Eglantine roses are large and sprawling, with single pale pink flowers in late spring and early summer. They are strongly apple-scented and their hips are popular for use in tea. This rose may be restrained by growing on posts or trellises to control its long, thorny canes.
Latin Name
Rosa rubiginosa
Family
Rosaceae
Also Known As
Sweetbriar Rose
Type of Plant
Roses
Bloom Season
May - June
Seasons
Spring
Specifications
Max Height: 15'
Max Spread: 8'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Colors
Native Range
Europe and Western Asia
History
The Eglantine rose was known in the American colonies by the 1740s.
Other Details
Pollinator
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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