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Climbing Prairie Rose

Q: I am in zone 4, will I be able to grow this as a hedge or will it die back in the winter?

Within it's native range Rosa setigera does not die back in the winter. However, much of Zone 4 is North of this plants native range, and harsher winters in Zone 4 can cause die-back.

Rosa setigera

Cimbing Prairie Rose has fragrant clusters of deep pink flowers, two inches in diameter, blooming from early to midsummer. The dark green foliage turns attractive shades of deep red and purple in autumn …

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Plants 1 Gallon Pot

1+ $29.99 ea.

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37940-GL

Cultural Details
Soil Type	Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Moisture	Dry, Medium, Moist
Sun Exposure	Full Sun, Partial
Height	4' - 15'
Bloom Color	Pink
Bloom Time	June, July
Spacing	18" - 2'
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Root Type	Taproot
Benefits	Birds, Pollinators, Host Plant

Description

Climbing Prairie Rose has fragrant clusters of deep pink flowers, two inches in diameter, blooming from early to midsummer. The dark green foliage turns attractive shades of deep red and purple in autumn. This great native rose is actually a shrub with vine-like characteristics and can be either trailing or climbing, to form a hedge. Naturally mounding up to 4' tall, it can be grown to cover a fence or a trellis, where it may be trained to climb, up to 15 feet tall with support. Climbing Prairie Rose tolerates a wide range of soils and is a versatile garden addition.

An excellent substitute for the invasive, non-native Multiflora Rose, Rosa setigera's trailing growth can be used to form a low informal hedge, as cover for a fence or trellis, or naturalized in thickets. With good sunlight exposure (at least 6 hours a day) and consistenly moist soil, this is a fast-growing shrub and "blooms on new wood." Cut stems back in the spring to promote more growth. Renewal pruning can be done every three years.

Native roses are visited by an array of pollinating insects, as they have easy access to pollen from the large-petalled landing pads. Rosa setigera is a possible host plant for several different Sphinx moths, the Auotmeris Io and Cecropia moth.

Planting and Cultivation Notes

Rosa setigera is a dioecious species and produces male and female flowers on separate plants. However, it is known to produce some rosehips on a single plant. If abundant rosehips are desired, we recommended at least 3 plants, installed in fairly close proximity. This will help ensure the presence of both sexes and good seed (rosehip) production. The sex of our plants is not determined prior to shipment.

Range Map

Present in state
Present in county and native
Present in county, but introduced
Not present in state

Present and rare, native in county
Previously present, now locally extinct
State or county listed as noxious
Present in state, exotic

Native plants can be grown outside of their native range in the appropriate growing conditions. This map shows the native range, as well as the introduced range, of this species.

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Plant Shipping

We ship plants in the spring, and in the fall – during our plant-shipping periods.
Spring plant-shipping begins on April 3, 2023, and the last day to order plants for spring shipment is May 19.
During checkout, you will choose a Shipping Week for your plant delivery. Available space in the weekly schedule is filled on a first-come-first-served basis. The shipping week that you choose will be included in your email order confirmation.
When your plants have shipped you will receive an email with tracking information.
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General Information

We are not able to combine a new order with a previous order, for shipping.
Plants and Seeds are shipped separately and have different shipping rates.
With all orders, credit cards are pre-authorized and charged when your order is placed.
We are not able to arrange orders for pick-up at the Nursery. All orders are shipped.
Plants and Seeds are shipped to destinations within the contiguous United States, only.

Questions (8)

Product Questions

What size is this shrub when shipped?

Our potted shrubs are between 1' and 2' high when shipped. The root is well developed and the plants have established branching. This shrub is in a one gallon (or #1) container, which is approximately 7" deep x 6.5" wide at the top.

Will I receive male or a female plants?

The dioecious shrubs that we offer are unsexed. The sex of the plants has not been determined at the time of shipment.

If I cut the blooms back after the petals have fallen, will it rebloom?

Native roses do not bloom all season long, as do some modern cultivars, and typically bloom in spring or early summer. Rosa setigera blooms in midsummer, a little later than most native roses. Deadheading (removal of old blooms) will not necessarily extend the bloom season, but instead it may reduce the production of rose hips.

Should this shrub be planted in spring or fall?

This shrub can be successfully planted in either spring or fall. See Tips for Planting in Fall for more informtation about planting perennials (including shrubs) in the fall. Information on How to Plant Shrubs is also available in our Resource & Guides pages.

Do you know if this rose attracts japanese beetles in Colorado?

Japanese beetles are said to favor roses. If you have japanese beetles in your area, they could be attracted to the roses.

"Larvae and eggs of Japanese beetle need at least 10 inches of soil moisture to thrive. Without supplemental irrigation, Colorado’s environment would not be conducive to Japanese beetle survival. However, irrigation does occur ... thereby making the pest a risk to certain areas of the state." -Colorado Dept of Agriculture

Perhaps the best way to deter japanese beetles is to eliminate or greatly reduce the lawn area :

"The Japanese beetle has a one-year life cycle but spends most of its life in the soil as a grub. Females lay eggs in the lawn and other grassy areas just under the soil surface in summer. They prefer to lay eggs in turf that is well-irrigated. Eggs soon hatch, and young larvae begin to feed on roots of nearby grass until cold weather forces them to move deeper into the soil for the winter. As the soil temperature warms in the spring, the grubs return to the surface to complete their life cycle." - Chicago botanic garden

Can this be planted in a large planter?

Most likely this climbing rose will outgrow the container. If you decide to try it, the pot would need to be at least 24"x24", along with a very sturdy trellis. Planting it in the ground is what we recommend.

Is this rose on the deers preferred menu?

It is not on the preferred menu, but Rosa setigera is occasionally browsed by deer.

I am in zone 4, will I be able to grow this as a hedge or will it die back in the winter?

Within it's native range Rosa setigera does not die back in the winter. However, much of Zone 4 is North of this plants native range, and harsher winters in Zone 4 can cause die-back.

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