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Rosa rubiginosa

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 1.8 - 3 m (6 - 10 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 3 m (6 - 10 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
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Description The deciduous shrub Rosa rubiginosa (sweet briar rose) bears showy and fragrant blooms during late spring to early summer. The foliage is fragrant. Rosa rubiginosa (sweet briar rose) produces showy fruit.
Typical Uses Hedge.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Rosa rubiginosa .
Cautions Thorns or spines can be a problem with Rosa rubiginosa (sweet briar rose). Handle with care. Careful planning of its positioning in your garden will avoid injuries to children and pets.