The dog rose, like the apple rose, is very suitable for planting a decorative hedge. It grows quite quickly and reaches a height of around 2 m. From September, bright red rose hips will decorate your dog rose hedge.
How do I plant and care for a dog rose hedge?
For a dog rose hedge, plant two plants per meter in nutrient-rich soil and a sunny location in spring or autumn. The easy-care and hardy hedge requires little water and occasional pruning for dense growth and lush flowers.
How do I plant a hedge with dog roses?
The best planting times are spring or autumn. Container plants are an exception. They have a well-developed root ball and can be planted all year round as long as the soil is free of frost. For a hedge you need around two plants per meter. Put a little compost in the planting hole and water the plant well, this will give the dog rose a little jump-start.
How do I care for the dog rose?
In principle, the dog rose is very undemanding and does not require any special care. If it is in a very dry place, give your dog rose a little water every now and then, especially if it hasn't rained for a long time. If the soil is very poor in nutrients, give it some compost in spring and/or autumn.
The dog rose does not necessarily need to be pruned regularly. However, it bears most of the flowers and fruits on the two-year-old shoots. So it makes sense to prune them every spring. Take this opportunity to immediately remove all diseased and dry shoots. Pruning is also essential to ensure that your hedge stays in good shape and grows densely.
The dog rose in winter
The local dog roses are hardy without restrictions. No special care is necessary. If there are still fruits on the plant, birds will happily eat them even in winter. So they shouldn't be cut off. In a dry winter, you can water your dog rose a little on frost-free days so that it doesn't die of thirst.
The dog rose as a hedge plant:
- hardy
- easy care
- resistant to cutting measures
- Planting distance about 1 m
- Choose a location that is as sunny as possible
Tip
With the dog rose you not only plant a lush flowering hedge but also a very useful hedge. You can use the rose hips yourself, but they are also excellent winter food for birds.
