Rosa rubiginosa, or Sweet-Briar, is a deciduous shrub with fragrant, apple-scented foliage and delicate pink flowers. It produces bright red, edible rose hips.
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Sunlight
Requires full sun for optimal flowering and fruiting.
Watering
Water moderately when young, drought-tolerant once established.
Soil
Well-drained, moderately fertile loam, clay, or sandy soil. Tolerates a range of pH.
Temperature
Hardy in temperate climates, tolerates cold winters and warm summers.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Light feeding in spring if soil is poor; generally not a heavy feeder.
Requires full sun for optimal flowering and fruiting.
Water moderately when young, drought-tolerant once established.
During dry periods
Well-drained, moderately fertile loam, clay, or sandy soil. Tolerates a range of pH.
Hardy in temperate climates, tolerates cold winters and warm summers.
USDA Zones 4-8
Outdoor
Light feeding in spring if soil is poor; generally not a heavy feeder.
Early spring
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental, Medicinal
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
1.5-3 m
Spread
1.5-3 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Pinnately compound
Flower Size
2-4 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Weed Status
Yes
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
The plant itself is generally non-toxic, but its sharp thorns can cause physical injury. Rose hips are edible.
