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Wild Rose

Rosa Californica 'Plena'

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Overview

The Rosa californica 'Plena', commonly known as the Wild California Rose, is a robust shrub reaching 3-6 feet in height and spreading up to 6 feet wide. Noted for its lush, double-petaled flowers with a pink hue, this rose blooms from late spring to fall, attracting pollinators. It thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates a range of soil conditions. Hardy and low-maintenance, it’s ideal for naturalistic landscapes.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–11Type Shrub, VineClimate Mediterranean
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — and informal hedge settings; this rose blooms from late spring to fall, image 81

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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Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter; and informal hedge settings
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — double-petaled flowers with a pink hue
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — and informal hedge settings
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — Tolerant of a range of soil conditions, it thrives best in full sun to partial shade; and informal hedge settings
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — commonly known as the Wild California Rose
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — is a captivating addition to any landscape design; and informal hedge settings, image 64
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — the Wild Rose bursts into a spectacular display of fragrant
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — Each rose is a delicate array of pink hues; the plant's flowering season extends into the fall, image 71
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — shrub / vine with pink blooms; the plant's flowering season extends into the fall, image 83
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — offering prolonged visual interest.<br><br>Post-bloom; the plant's flowering season extends into the fall
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — while its pinnately compound leaves; the plant's flowering season extends into the fall, image 95
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — reaching a height of 3 to 5 feet with a similar spread; this rose blooms from late spring to fall, image 65
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — is a robust shrub reaching 3-6 feet in height and spreading up to 6 feet wide; while its pinnately compound, image 58
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — Its stems are adorned with small thorns that deter herbivores; while its pinnately compound leaves, image 66
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — the Wild Rose bursts into a spectacular display of fragrant; while its pinnately compound leaves, image 98
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — Hardy and low-maintenance, it‚Äôs ideal for naturalistic landscapes
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — the 'Plena' forms decorative; and informal hedge settings, image 76
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — green backdrop.<br><br>In late spring to early summer
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — while its pinnately compound leaves
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — commonly known as the Wild California Rose; this rose blooms from late spring to fall
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — is a captivating addition to any landscape design; and informal hedge settings
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — commonly known as the Wild California Rose; this rose blooms from late spring to fall, image 85
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — green backdrop.<br><br>In late spring to early summer; this rose blooms from late spring to fall
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — Its stems are adorned with small thorns that deter herbivores; while its pinnately compound leaves, image 94
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