Dog rose (Rosa subcanina)
Care, watering, light and tips for Dog rose on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Rosaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–30 °C
About Dog rose
Rosa subcanina, also known as Schein-Hundsrose, is a hardy and low-maintenance wild rose, characterized by its simple pale pink to white flowers and attractive red rose hips. It is ideal for informal hedges, woodland edges, or naturalistic gardens, providing seasonal beauty and serving as shelter and food for wildlife.
Native range
Central and Eastern Europe
Care tips
It thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils, although it is quite tolerant of various soil types. Watering should be moderate, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings, and it is not demanding regarding fertilization. Avoid excessive pruning, as this can reduce flowering and rose hip production.
How to save a dying Dog rose
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown, wilted leaves; soft stems or dark spots; no flowering or dropped buds.
- First aid
- Check drainage, prune dry/diseased branches, ensure full sun and proper watering.
- What kills it
- Overwatering causing root rot or lack of sun. It doesn't tolerate dense shade.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted and it gets correct care in time.