Under the name “dog rose” various – mostly domestic – wild rose species are offered, which are quite similar in terms of their location and care conditions. Read how you can plant these beautiful and robust shrubs in your garden with their simple yet elegant appearance.
How and when do I plant dog roses correctly?
Bedge roses are ideally planted in autumn, preferably on a mild October day, in a sunny to light, partially shaded location with loose, humus-rich, clayey and slightly calcareous soil. The planting distance is 80-100 cm for dense hedges.
Which location do dog roses prefer?
Like all roses, dog roses like a sunny and warm location. However, a spot in full sun is not necessary, as most species feel particularly comfortable in a light, partially shaded place.
In which soil should you plant dog roses?
Dog roses like a loose, humus-rich and clayey soil, which is ideally mixed with a little lime (€19.00 at Amazon). However, acidic soils are not suitable.
What time of year is ideal for planting?
The dog roses should also be planted in autumn if possible, with a mild day in October being the best date for such a project. Alternatively, planting in early spring - around March and April - is also possible.
At what distance should dog roses be planted from each other or from other plants?
Many species of dog roses can grow up to five meters high and almost as wide, so the bushes require a lot of space - unless you want to plant them as a hedge. In this case, a planting distance of around 80 to 100 centimeters makes sense for dense hedges. If you don't have as much space, you can also use smaller species.
When do dog roses bloom?
Most dog rose species bloom in June.
When can you harvest the delicious fruits of the dog rose?
The only edible fruits are the rose hips (Rosa canina), which contain a lot of vitamin C and are preferably used to make jams and jellies. The other wild rose species are less suitable for consumption, but are not considered poisonous. However, they all have bright red and therefore very decorative fruits.
How can dog roses be propagated?
Many dog roses form numerous runners, through which dense and wide bushes quickly develop. These runners can of course also be used for targeted propagation, as can the seeds contained in the fruits. Propagation via cuttings also usually shows good success.
Tip
Hedge roses are very easy to cut, but are less suitable for the typical, box-shaped hedge cut. Regular pruning is particularly important for the dog rose, as it produces its flowers and fruits primarily on the one- to two-year-old shoots.
