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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') — the Wild Rose bursts into a spectacular display of fragrant; while its pinnately compound leaves, image 70
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter; and informal hedge settings, image 72
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter; and informal hedge settings, image 100
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — the 'Plena' forms decorative; and informal hedge settings
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — pink flowers in the garden; while its pinnately compound leaves, image 82
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — It thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates a range of soil conditions; this rose blooms from late, image 61
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — The plant's flowering season extends into the fall; while its pinnately compound leaves, image 102
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — ideal for attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies; this rose blooms from late spring to fall
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — this variety requires moderate watering; while its pinnately compound leaves
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — Its stems are adorned with small thorns that deter herbivores; while its pinnately compound leaves
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — this rose blooms from late spring to fall; and informal hedge settings
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — the 'Plena' forms decorative
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — The plant's flowering season extends into the fall; while its pinnately compound leaves, image 74
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — this rose blooms from late spring to fall; and informal hedge settings, image 60
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — pink flowers in the garden
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — commonly known as the Wild California Rose; this rose blooms from late spring to fall, image 57
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — while its pinnately compound leaves; the plant's flowering season extends into the fall
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — ideal for attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — this rose blooms from late spring to fall; and informal hedge settings, image 88
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — It thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates a range of soil conditions; this rose blooms from late, image 89
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — commonly referred to as the Wild Rose; the plant's flowering season extends into the fall, image 91
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — commonly referred to as the Wild Rose; the plant's flowering season extends into the fall, image 63
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — double-petaled flowers with a pink hue; the plant's flowering season extends into the fall
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — around 0.5 to 1 inch in size
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