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 8–11Climate Mediterranean

California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — is a deciduous shrub with fragrant pink blossoms spanning 2 inches across

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Rosaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — pink flowers in the garden

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) — 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) — while hips offer winter interest and are valuable for birds; deciduous shrub typically flourishes in the sunny

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) — commonly referred to as the California Wild Rose; around 0.5 to 1 inch in diameter

California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — is an esteemed addition to any landscape seeking to imbue a touch of native elegance and resilience; pink flowers in

California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — deciduous shrub typically flourishes in the sunny environs of USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9; while hips offer

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) — fragrant blossoms that grace the plant from late spring to early summer; and adaptable to various soil types

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) — each spanning approximately 2 inches in diameter; it thrives in USDA zones 6-9, reaches 3-6 feet in height, and

California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.<br><br>Post-bloom; which persist into the winter and provide a food

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