Rosa sherardii (Downy Dog Rose)

Type	Climber, Hedging & Screening, Deciduous, Flowering
Form	Low Growing or Spreading Plant
Size	Climbing or Spreading Plant
Colours	Cerise Flowers (Summer), Green Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very Hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth	Fast Growing Plant
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Rosa sherardii 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.

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: Invasive top growth; Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners!

Common Missspellings: Roser, Rosea, Rossa, Rosser, Rosser