shrub

Dog rose

Rosa canina

Updated 4 Aug 2026 · AI-parsed entry

Dog rose (Rosa canina) — a shrub, for Full sun, Medium water.

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermedium

↑ Gives back

Mulch_biomassmedium
Nectarattracts pollinators
Fruitfood for wildlife

Through the year

Through the year

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emergenceNew growth emerges after the last spring frost and when air temperatures consistently rise above 5 C.
floweringFlowering typically occurs in June, triggered by lengthening days.
fruitingHips (fruits) develop approximately 60 days after flowering.
senescenceLeaves begin to senesce with the first autumn frost and shortening days.
dormancyEnters dormancy after senescence, triggered by consistent freezing temperatures.

Soil interactions

Drainagewell-drained to moist
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatespotassium, calcium
Soil textureloam, clay, sand
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceMedium

Propagation

Methodsseeds, cuttings, division
Difficulty3 / 5
Establishes in~2 yr
Stratificationrequires cold stratification for 2-3 months
Self-seedingModerate
Divisionautumn

Wildlife & pests

Attractsbees, hoverflies, birds
Can host pestsaphids, rose slugs, sawflies
Can host diseasesblack spot, powdery mildew, rust