Also known as the red-leaved rose or Rosa rubrifolia, this species brings a touch of wild charm and botanical curiosity to any garden.Rosa glauca is prized more for its foliage than its flowers—an unusual trait for a rose. The leaves are a dusty blue-green with a purplish tint, giving the shrub a smoky, ethereal quality. This foliage provides striking contrast in borders or mixed plantings and remains attractive through much of the growing season.
In early summer, the plant produces small, simple pink flowers with pale centers. Each blossom has five petals, resembling wild roses more than cultivated hybrids. Though modest in size, the flowers have a delicate, natural elegance that fits beautifully into cottage, wildlife, or woodland gardens.
After flowering, Rosa glauca offers another treat: bright red hips in late summer and fall. These rose hips are not only ornamental, but also rich in vitamin C and can be used in teas or jams. Birds love them too, making Rosa glauca an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.
This rose is hardy and low-maintenance. It thrives in full sun or light shade, tolerates poor soil, and requires little pruning. Its natural growth habit is open and arching, reaching up to 6–8 feet tall, which makes it ideal as a hedge, background plant, or even a statement specimen.
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