Rosa carolina - Pasture Rose
Upright form that spreads out as it matures. Prickly stems and bright green foliage. Beautiful pink flower gives way to rose hips that provide food for wildlife. Performs well in numerous growing conditions but prefers average moisture in well-drained soil. Attracts pollinators.
Height : 1-6 feet Spread : 3-8 feet
Light : Full sun to part shade Water : Medium to wet
Soil : Sand, loam Zone : 4-8
Leaves : Medium-dark green coloration with 5-7 per leaflet
Stem : New growth starts green and eventually turns brown. Older stems are brown with prickles
Flower : A five-petal flower with wavy edges. Light pink to dark pink rose coloration with showy yellow stamens. Early summer and lasts about a month
Fruit : Shiny, bright red berry (hips) following flower blooming period
Habit : Low, upright shrub with spreading habit and a rounded crown form