Water
Water regularly during the growing season, especially in dry periods. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Also known as Briar Rose · Dog Rose · Lesser Sweet Briar
Rosa micrantha, the Smallflower Sweetbrier, is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and Western Asia, recognized for its abundant small, fragrant pink flowers and red hips.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Regular
50% intensity
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil is dry. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures; hardy in USDA zones 4-9. Protect from extreme cold.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced rose fertilizer in spring and summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, especially in dry periods. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches. Prune to maintain desired shape and size. Aim for an open, vase-like structure to improve air circulation.
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer or by hardwood cuttings in late autumn. Layering can also be successful. Ensure cuttings are taken from healthy parent plants and use rooting hormone.
Repot young plants annually or every two years into slightly larger containers. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently, perhaps every 3-4 years. Use a well-draining potting mix, ideally formulated for roses.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Smallflower Sweetbrier (Rosa micrantha)
Where Smallflower Sweetbrier (Rosa micrantha) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa |
| Species | Rosa micrantha |
Similar in genus Rosa
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