Rosa canina Hedging – Native, Wildlife-Rich, and Naturally Beautiful

Rosa canina, commonly known as the dog rose, is a beautiful and resilient native hedging plant that brings natural charm, seasonal colour, and exceptional wildlife value to any garden or landscape. Its graceful, arching stems form a loose, informal hedge adorned with soft pink, lightly scented flowers in early summer, followed by vibrant red hips in autumn and winter.

Perfect for wildlife gardens, naturalistic planting schemes, and countryside boundaries, Rosa canina supports pollinators with its nectar-rich blooms and provides valuable winter food for birds. Its thorny growth also offers excellent nesting habitat and security. Hardy, low-maintenance, and tolerant of poor soils, it thrives even in exposed or challenging sites.

Key Features

• Native Beauty: Soft pink, lightly scented flowers followed by bright red hips

• Wildlife Value: Supports pollinators and birds throughout the year

• Naturalistic Growth: Informal, arching habit perfect for rural or cottage-style planting

• Hardy & Easy: Tolerates poor soils, exposed sites, and minimal maintenance

• Security Hedge: Thorny growth provides natural protection

Ideal For

• Wildlife-friendly gardens and hedgerows

• Countryside and native planting schemes

• Informal, natural-looking boundary hedges

• Low-maintenance, eco-friendly landscaping

Growing Conditions

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor or chalky soils

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK

• Care: Minimal pruning required – trim lightly to shape and encourage flowering

Pros:

1. Cost-Effective: Bare root plants are generally cheaper than potted plants.
2. Variety: Greater selection of species available.
3. Establishment: Often establish quickly in the garden.

Cons:

1. Timing: Must be planted during the dormant season (late autumn to early spring).
2. Initial Care: Require careful handling and timely planting.

Preparation for Planting:

1. Soak Roots: Immerse the roots in water for a few hours before planting to rehydrate them.
2. Inspect: Trim any damaged roots with clean, sharp scissors.
3. Dig Hole: Ensure the hole is wide enough to spread roots out without bending them.
4. Consider Cutting back: Cutting back by up to 1/3, especially on taller plants will reduce possible losses and improve plant establishment.

Planting Process:

1. Plant Depth: Plant at the same depth they were grown in the nursery, indicated by the soil mark on the stem.
2. Fill Hole: Backfill with soil, ensuring no air pockets around the roots.
3. Water: Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil around the roots.

Possibility of Losses:

• Adjustment Period: Some plants may not survive the transition due to transplant shock or poor initial care.
• Mitigation: Proper planting techniques and aftercare, like regular watering and mulching, can reduce losses.

Aftercare Tips:

1. Watering: Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged during the establishment period.
2. Mulching: Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
3. Protection: Protect young plants from extreme weather and pests.

Bare root planting is a straightforward, economical way to enhance your garden, provided you follow these essential steps to ensure successful establishment.

Full Guide to planting bare root can be found here

Use this text to share information about your product.

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.