Barberry-leaved rose Rosa persica

barberry-leaved rose

ABOUT

R. persica is a sparsely-branched, spreading, species rose to 50cm with silvery-grey leaves composed of a single leaflet. The small, single flowers, sporadically produced in late spring and early summer, are bright yellow with a deep red blotch at the base of each petal. They may be followed by large, dark brown hips with long bristles

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About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Rosaceae

    • Synonyms

      barberry-leaved rose

    • Common names

      Hulthemia persica

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Spread

      0.5-1 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H6

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    group 1

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Drought Resistant Cottage & Informal Garden Gravel Garden

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by seed or layering

  • insectPests

    Generally trouble free

  • microbeDiseases

    May be affected by powdery mildews