round-leaved dog rose

round-leaved dog rose · Pruning

round-leaved dog rose · Rosa obtusifolia

Thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sunny position. May benefit from an organic mulch in late winter or early spring. See rose cultivation for more detailed advice

Watering: Deep moderate watering intervals, partial soil dryness allowed between roundsSunlight: Full sunFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

How to Prune round-leaved dog 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.