Rosa rugosa (Wild Rose)
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Rosa rugosa cultivation notes: Roses prefer a spot in full sun for maximum flower production and prefer a well drained garden soil that is neither excessively chalky or clayey. Avoid planting in really hot dry or exposed spots. Prune in winter according to variety and mulch every few years and feed in spring with a granular feed.
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Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Scented blossom; Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors! Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Suitable for hedging or topiary; Tolerates heavy clay soils.
Plant Weaknesses: Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners! Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.
Common Missspellings: Roser, Rosea, Rossa, Rosser, Rosser
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