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Climbing Prairie Rose

Rosa Setigera

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Overview

The Climbing Prairie Rose (Rosa setigera) is a deciduous climber, boasting fragrant pink blossoms that fade to white, spanning 2-3 inches across. This rose variety thrives in full sun to part shade, reaching heights of 6-15 feet with a 4-6 foot spread. It prefers well-drained soils and exhibits good disease resistance. Its late spring to early summer blooms and red fall hips attract wildlife, adding charm to trellises and fences.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 3–9Climate Temperate
Climbing Prairie Rose (Rosa Setigera) — The Climbing Prairie Rose (Rosa setigera) is a deciduous climber

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
4–12 Ft.
Mature width
4–6 Ft.

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Climbing Prairie Rose (Rosa Setigera) — shrub for full or half
Climbing Prairie Rose (Rosa Setigera) — shrub with pink blooms
Climbing Prairie Rose (Rosa Setigera) — boasting fragrant pink blossoms that fade to white; sometimes transitioning to a pale pink or white at the edges
Climbing Prairie Rose (Rosa Setigera) — The Climbing Prairie Rose (Rosa setigera) is a deciduous climber; this rose variety thrives in full sun to part shade

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