burr rose

How to Grow and Care for burr rose

burr rose · Rosa roxburghii
Also known as: chestnut rose; Chinquapin rose

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade, Suited to edge of woodland planting. Mulch with well-rotted organic matter in late winter or early spring, and for best flowering apply a general rose or shrub fertiliser in early spring and again in early summer. See rose cultivation

Watering: Deep root irrigation, drought tolerant after full root establishmentSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing burr rose

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep root irrigation, drought tolerant after full root establishment
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingOrganic rose fertilizer top dress once per early spring season
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade, Suited to edge of woodland planting. Mulch with well-rotted organic matter in late winter or early spring, and for best flowering apply a general rose or shrub fertiliser in early spring and again in early summer. See rose cultivation

How to Water burr rose?

Deep root irrigation, drought tolerant after full root establishment

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for burr rose?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for burr rose?

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What Soil Is Best for burr rose?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for burr rose?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize burr rose?

Organic rose fertilizer top dress once per early spring season

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How to Prune burr rose?

Keep single-flowering shrub roses lightly pruned, removing dead, diseased, crossing and weak growth. Thin a few old unproductive stems if crowded. Prune in late summer after flowering.

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How to Propagate burr rose?

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn or by chip budding in summer; propagate by seed; species roses can be propagated by seed but need stratification and germination may take two seasons

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How to Transplant burr rose?

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How to Care for burr rose in Winter?

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How to Plant burr rose?

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade, Suited to edge of woodland planting. Mulch with well-rotted organic matter in late winter or early spring, and for best flowering apply a general rose or shrub fertiliser in early spring and again in early summer. See rose cultivation

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How to Repot burr rose?

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How to Harvest burr rose?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to rose black spot, rose rust, replant disease, rose dieback, and rose powdery mildew and sometimes honey fungus. May also be susceptible to disorders rose blindness and flower balling

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, rose leafhopper, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, caterpillars, large rose sawfly, rose slugworm sawfly and rose leaf-rolling sawfly. Deer and rabbits can cause damage

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The Toxicity of burr rose

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of burr rose

Plant typeRoses
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitInformation to be completed
OriginHimalaya to C and Southern China

Scientific Classification

Species
Rosa roxburghii
Genus
Rosa
Family
Rosaceae
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