Rosa rubiginosa, Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 2: 286.
Sunset®: All zones
USDA: 5-10
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Origin: Europe to western Asia, largely naturalized in North America
Growth Habits: Shrub, up to 10 feet tall (3 m); erect arching branches; fragrant leaves smelling like apples
Flowers: Pink flowers
Watering Needs: Regular water
Propagation: Cuttings in early summer, seeds in spring, stratified over the winter, grafting
Propagation: Cutting or occasionally seed, grafting/budding
- by semi-hardwood, hardwood secondary cuttings, in early summer. Apply IBA Quick Dip 1000 PPM. Use intermittent mist. Root in 6-8 weeks. Four weeks cold before warm treatment will stimulate rapid growth..
- by 'T', chip'T', chip grafts, in autumn. 'T' budding requires active cambial division which causes the under- stock to slip. During dry springs and summers the bench chip method is more successful.
- by seeds, in spring. Germinates at 60-85 degrees F. The seeds can be harvested in autumn. The seeds need stratify 40F 4-5mo.. The usual germination temperature is 60-85 degrees F.
Blooming Habits:
Single 5-petaled, bright pink flowers, 1 to 2 inches in diameter (2.5-5 cm).
Fruiting Habits:
Orange to scarlet hips, 0.5 inches in diameter (12 mm), 0.4 to 0.6 inch long (10-15 mm)
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