Nootka Rose

Rosa Nutkana

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Overview

The Nootka Rose (Rosa nutkana) is a Pacific Northwest native shrub bearing fragrant pink blooms spanning 2-3 inches across. It thrives in USDA zones 4-8, reaching 3-9 feet in height and spreading 3-6 feet. This hardy species enjoys full sun to partial shade and tolerates various soils. Its dense thicket growth and rose hips appeal to wildlife, while the thorns provide a natural barrier, ideal for hedging and wildlife gardens.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–9Climate Mediterranean

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — It thrives in USDA zones 4-8, reaching 3-9 feet in height and spreading 3-6 feet

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — Its dense thicket growth and rose hips appeal to wildlife

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — This hardy species enjoys full sun to partial shade and tolerates various soils

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — ideal for hedging and wildlife gardens

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — while the thorns provide a natural barrier

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — making it an excellent choice for naturalistic landscape designs

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — is a native North American species renowned for its striking beauty and resilience

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 8–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Rosaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — It thrives in USDA zones 4-8, reaching 3-9 feet in height and spreading 3-6 feet

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — Its dense thicket growth and rose hips appeal to wildlife

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — This hardy species enjoys full sun to partial shade and tolerates various soils

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — ideal for hedging and wildlife gardens

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — while the thorns provide a natural barrier

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — making it an excellent choice for naturalistic landscape designs

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — is a native North American species renowned for its striking beauty and resilience

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — The blooms grace the shrub from late spring to early summer

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — This deciduous shrub typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 9 feet and can spread 3 to 6 feet wide

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — orange-red hips in the fall

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — which are a valuable food source for birds

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — Its pinnate leaves are a rich green

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — the Nootka Rose thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — though it's tolerant of various soil types

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — Minimal maintenance is required, though occasional pruning can encourage vigor and shape

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — With its hardiness and low maintenance

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — Rosa nutkana is a robust addition to any garden looking to champion native flora and support local ecosystems

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — pink flowers in the garden

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — shrub / vine with pink blooms

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — shrub / vine for full or half or shade

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — It thrives in USDA zones 4-8, reaching 3-9 feet in height and spreading 3-6 feet; while the thorns provide a natural barrier

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — This hardy species enjoys full sun to partial shade and tolerates various soils; which are a valuable food source for birds

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — Its dense thicket growth and rose hips appeal to wildlife; pink flowers in the garden

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — while the thorns provide a natural barrier; ideal for hedging and wildlife gardens

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