Rosa montana
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Rosa montana

Mountain rose

Tier 2 Difficulty: hard Water: high Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 5–9
Click count
38
Observations
20

Care Guide

💧 Water

Mountain roses thrive best in moist, well-drained soil and should be protected from water-logging to prevent root rot. Water the plant when the soil feels slightly dry, increasing the frequency during drought conditions. In winter, when the plant is dormant, reduce the amount of watering. Ensure that any excess water drains properly from pots, and try to avoid splashing water on the leaves to minimize the risk of disease.

☀️ Light Full sun

Hairy dog-rose, as a plant, does best when exposed to plenty of light throughout the day. It can tolerate partial shade to a certain extent. Coming from habitats that provide abundant light, it relies on those conditions to grow optimally. Insufficient light may result in stunted growth, while too much light can potentially cause leaf scorching.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Hairy dog-rose is native to temperate environments and does best within a range of 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 ℃). It favors cooler climates and can tolerate frost, but too much heat can be harmful. In hot weather, it may need shading.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

The timing for fertilizing Hairy dog-rose is important. Apply fertilizer in early spring and continue once a month until early summer. Fertilizer promotes attractive blooms and supplies energy during both dormant and active growth phases.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

Mountain roses are known for their vigorous growth, but they require timely pruning to prevent diseases and pests, especially in humid conditions. After blooming, it's important to trim the faded flowers and thin out any overcrowded branches. For vine varieties, maintain a length of 2-3 meters. For bush varieties, prune about one-third of the plant's height, leaving 4-6 strong branches to maintain an attractive shape.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Rosa
Family
Rosaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
0.91 m to 4.88 m
Mature Spread
1.83 m
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White, Pink
Flower Size
4.06 cm to 6.35 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
India, Sweden, Austria, Slovakia, Montenegro, Pakistan, Slovenia, Morocco, Croatia, Belarus, Russia, Germany, Estonia, Romania, Latvia, Belgium, Moldova, Portugal, Netherlands, France, Tajikistan, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Armenia, Poland, Greece, Ukraine, Serbia, Lithuania, Norway, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Finland, Albania, Azerbaijan, United Kingdom, Hungary, Algeria, Turkmenistan

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en Mountain rose