Climbing Prairie Rose
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 …
| 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' |
| Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Root Type | Taproot |
| Benefits | Birds, Pollinators, Host Plant |
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. Birds relish the showy red rose hips that are available from late summer through fall.
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 can climb up to 15 feet tall with support. Climbing Prairie Rose tolerates a wide range of soils and is a versatile garden addition.
Native roses have better natural disease resistance than hybrid roses. Rosa setigera is an excellent substitute for the invasive, non-native Multiflora Rose. Plant it in a low informal hedge, as a climber to cover a fence or trellis, or naturalized in thickets. Also commonly known as Illinois Rose.
