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California Wild Rose

Rosa Californica

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Overview

Rosa californica, or California Wild Rose, is a deciduous shrub with fragrant pink blossoms spanning 2 inches across. It thrives in USDA zones 6-9, reaches 3-6 feet in height, and spreads 3-6 feet wide. Adaptable to various soils, it prefers full sun to partial shade. This native rose's prickly stems and lush foliage provide habitat for wildlife, while hips offer winter interest and are valuable for birds.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–11Type Shrub, VineClimate Mediterranean
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — Pruning can be conducted after flowering to maintain shape and promote vigorous growth
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — shrub / vine with pink bloomsCalifornia Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — flaunt a soft pink hue with a distinctive yellow centerCalifornia Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — Rosa californica is drought-tolerantCalifornia Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — It thrives in USDA zones 6-9, reaches 3-6 feet in height, and spreads 3-6 feet wideCalifornia Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — commonly referred to as the California Wild RoseCalifornia Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.<br><br>Post-bloom; which persist into the winter and provide a food+50

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Vine
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — Pruning can be conducted after flowering to maintain shape and promote vigorous growth
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — shrub / vine with pink blooms
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — flaunt a soft pink hue with a distinctive yellow center
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — Rosa californica is drought-tolerant
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — It thrives in USDA zones 6-9, reaches 3-6 feet in height, and spreads 3-6 feet wide
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — commonly referred to as the California Wild Rose
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.<br><br>Post-bloom; which persist into the winter and provide a food
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — fragrant blossoms that grace the plant from late spring to early summer; and adaptable to various soil types
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — provided they are well-drained
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — It thrives in USDA zones 6-9, reaches 3-6 feet in height, and spreads 3-6 feet wide; each spanning approximately 2
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — though appreciative of occasional watering during prolonged dry spells
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.<br><br>Post-bloom
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — This native rose's prickly stems and lush foliage provide habitat for wildlife
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — around 0.5 to 1 inch in diameter
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — while hips offer winter interest and are valuable for birds; deciduous shrub typically flourishes in the sunny
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — each spanning approximately 2 inches in diameter
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — Adaptable to various soils, it prefers full sun to partial shade; though appreciative of occasional watering during
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — the plant bears small red hips
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — fragrant blossoms that grace the plant from late spring to early summer
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — deciduous shrub typically flourishes in the sunny environs of USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — California Wild Rose creates a naturalistic and informal hedge or border; flaunt a soft pink hue with a distinctive
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — This native rose's prickly stems and lush foliage provide habitat for wildlife; is a deciduous shrub with fragrant
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — flaunt a soft pink hue with a distinctive yellow center; california Wild Rose creates a naturalistic and informal
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — shrub / vine for full or half or shade
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