About the genus

Rosa consists of either deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs and climbing plants that often feature thorny stems. The leaves are typically compound and pinnate, while the flowers can appear alone or in clusters. In certain varieties, the blooms are succeeded by prominent red or purple fruits.

Care notes

Cultivation

Plant in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in an open, sunny position. Mulch annually in late winter.