Wild roses are real all-rounders in the garden: hardy, easy to care for and a real joy for people and animals. Unlike many cultivated rose varieties, they are more resistant to disease, require little care and provide valuable habitat for birds and insects. Their natural grace and variety of flower colors make them a real eye-catcher in every garden.
Why wild roses are a good choice
Wild roses are naturally hardy and do not require extensive care. They grow vigorously, are resistant to frost and insensitive to typical rose diseases such as powdery mildew or sooty mold. They usually even survive drought without problems. Their ecological importance is also striking: their simple, empty flowers offer insects plenty of pollen and nectar, while rose hips are a valuable source of food for birds in autumn.
Benefits of Wild Roses:
- Robust and easy to maintain
- Less susceptible to disease
- Frost resistant and drought resistant
- Provide food for bees and birds
- Naturally beautiful flowers and rosehip decorations
The right wild rose for your garden
So that you can find the right wild rose for your garden, we have summarized the most important properties of the six varieties in our assortment for you. Whether you’re looking for a tall hedge plant or a compact rose for the front garden, you’ll find the best choice here!
|
Wild rose |
Flower color |
Growth height |
Position |
Care effort |
Special properties |
usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bibernell stood up |
White |
1 – 1.5 m |
Sunny |
Small quantity |
Particularly robust, suitable for dry environments |
Ground cover, low hedge, natural garden |
|
Vielblütige Rose |
Rose |
2 – 3 meters |
Sunny to partially shaded |
Small quantity |
Forms dense hedges, many small flowers |
Hedge for privacy, tree for bird protection |
|
Apple rose |
Pink/white |
1 – 2 meters |
Sunny to partially shaded |
Small quantity |
Large dog rose, intense aroma |
Solitary in the front garden, flowering hedge |
|
Dog rose |
Rose |
2 – 3 meters |
Sunny to partially shaded |
Small quantity |
Vigorous and undemanding, versatile in use |
Natural hedge, bird protection, flowering hedge |
|
Blue pike rose |
Pink-purple |
1 – 2 meters |
Sunny |
Small quantity |
Attractive flower color, decorative dog rose |
Flowering hedge, ornamental tree, cottage garden |
|
Weinrose |
Rose |
1 – 1.5 m |
Sunny |
Small quantity |
Fragrant flowers, rich rosehip formation |
Fragrant garden, romantic hedge, solitary |
Which garden style suits which wild rose?
Wild roses are particularly suitable for natural gardens, rustic gardens and romantic plantings. Depending on the variety, it can be used as a free-growing hedge, as a solitary plant or in mixed borders.
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Pink Bibernell: Natural garden, rock garden, low maintenance garden
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Bright pink: Country garden, natural garden, bird protection hedge
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Apple Rose: Romantic garden, cottage garden, fragrant garden
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Rosehip: Natural garden, flower hedge, bird protection garden
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Pink blue pike: Wild garden, flower garden, cottage garden
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Weinrose: Romantic garden, fragrant garden, cottage garden
Planting and caring for wild roses: the most important tips
Wild roses are easy to care for, but require room to grow. Therefore, make sure you place the plants at a sufficient distance so that they can develop well. Pruning is rarely necessary, but it encourages flower formation and keeps the plants compact. It is best to cut immediately after flowering.
plant
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Choice of location: Wild roses prefer sunny or partially shaded positions and thrive even in poor, sandy soil.
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Sowing time: The best time for planting is autumn (October to November) or early spring (March to April).
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Planting distance: When planting hedges, a distance of approximately 50-100 cm is recommended, depending on the variety.
Watering after planting
- In the first weeks after planting, wild roses need regular water for the roots to grow well. Therefore water generously and abundantly, but avoid water stagnation.
- Subsequently, wild roses are generally drought tolerant and only need additional watering in cases of prolonged drought.
fertilization
- Basically wild roses are undemanding and require little fertilizer.
- In spring, a dose of compost or well-rotted manure is usually sufficient. Alternatively, an organic rose fertilizer can also be used sparingly.
- Avoid fertilizing in autumn to avoid jeopardizing the maturation of the shoots.
Winter protection
- Wild roses are generally frost hardy and do not require any special winter protection.
- In particularly difficult locations, a light layer of mulch around the base can help protect the roots.
- Younger plants benefit from additional protection from undergrowth or leaves.
Pruning and care
- Pruning is rarely necessary, but it encourages flower formation and keeps the plants compact. It is best to prune immediately after flowering.
- In late winter, old and damaged shoots can be removed close to the ground to rejuvenate the plant.
- Mulching in spring protects the roots and keeps the soil moist.
Conclusion
Whether you’re looking for a sturdy hedge for privacy or a romantic display of flowers in the front garden, wild roses are the perfect choice. They combine beauty and ecological value and adapt to many garden styles. With their lush flowers, bright rose hips and low maintenance requirements, they are a real asset to any garden! Please contact us if you would like assistance with your selection.
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