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Scotch rose is aggressively thorny but makes up for it with a profusion of white blooms. We recommend a thorn-proof hat when working in the vicinity of this rose! It offers a second show in the fall with showy maroon hips.

Latin Name

Rosa spinosissima


Family

Rosaceae


Type of Plant

Roses Roses

Bloom Season

May - June

Seasons

Spring Spring

Specifications

Max height Max Height: 3'
Max spread Max Spread: 3'

Uses

  • Flower Border

  • Sunlight Exposure

    Full Sun Full Sun

    Colors


    Native Range

    Europe, Asia


    History

    Thomas Jefferson was growing the Scotch rose at his home in 1791.


    Other Details

    Pollinator Pollinator

    Planted at Mount Vernon

    Planted at Mount Vernon Upper Garden

  • Upper Garden

  • Hardiness Zones

    3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b USDA basemap

    Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005

    map legend 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b

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