Which location do dog roses prefer?
Like all roses, dog roses like a sunny and warm location. However, a spot in full sun is not necessary because most species feel particularly comfortable in a light, partially shaded place.
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In what soil should dog roses be planted?
Dog roses like loose, humus-rich and loamy soil, which ideally has a little lime added. Acid soils, however, are not suitable.
What time of year is ideal for a plantation?
The dog roses should also be planted in autumn if possible, with a mild day in October being the best date for such a project. Alternatively, planting in early spring - around the months of March and April - is also possible.
At what distance should dog roses be placed from one another or from other plants?
Many species of dog roses can be up to five meters high and almost as wide, so the shrubs need a lot of space - unless you want to plant them as a hedge. In this case, a planting distance of around 80 to 100 centimeters makes sense for dense hedges. If you don't have that much space, you can also fall back on smaller species.
When do dog roses bloom?
Most dog rose species bloom in June.
When can you harvest the delicious fruits of the dog rose?
Only the fruits of the dog's rose (Rosa canina), also known as rose hips, are edible; they contain a lot of vitamin C and are preferably used to make jams and jellies. The other wild rose species are less suitable for consumption, but are not considered poisonous either. However, they all have bright red and therefore very decorative fruits.
How can dog roses be propagated?
Many dog roses develop numerous runners, by means of which dense and wide bushes quickly develop. These runners can of course also be used for targeted propagation, as can the seeds contained in the fruits. Propagation via cuttings also usually shows good results.
Tips
Dog roses are very compatible with pruning, but are less suitable for the typical, box-shaped hedge pruning. Regular pruning is especially important for the dog rose, because it mainly develops its flowers and fruits on the one to two year old shoots.
