Rosa spinosissima (Scotch Rose)
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Tough and hardy, Rosa spinosissima (Scotch Rose) is a small suckering shrub boasting pretty, single, creamy-white flowers, up to 2 in. across (5 cm), in late spring to early summer. Mildly but sweetly scented, they are borne in profusion on prickly stems bearing a handsome, fern-like foliage of bright green leaves that are composed of rounded, delicate leaflets. As an extra bonus, the blossoms are followed by spherical, purplish-black fruits. Disease, salt and drought tolerant, Scotch Rose is perfect as a groundcover or as a low hedge.
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R. wichuraiana thornless — Antique Rose Emporium
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Growing Rosa spinosissima – Hedgerow Rose®
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Growing Rosa spinosissima – Hedgerow Rose®
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Buy Rosa Spinosissima Hedges - Pimpinellifolia or Rose Scotch Hedging Plants
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Rosa pimpinellifolia (spinosissima) - Zone 4 Plants
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Rosa spinosissima
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The Scots Rose - Fraser Valley Rose Farm
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Rosa spinosissima (Scotch Rose)
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