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R. sericea - Discontinued

We no longer sell R. sericea however, our rose experts have hand-picked an alternative rose that has many similar characteristics. If you would prefer to speak to us please use our Live Chat button or visit our Contact Us page.

R. sericea
Wild Rose
The small, cupped, creamy white flowers are unique amongst roses, having only four petals each. Blooming in mid-May, they are held very closely along the branch. Small, red, pear-shaped hips follow. A vigorous, thorny shrub with small, fern-like foliage.
  • Colour: Creamy white
  • Flowering: Once Flowering
  • Bloom Size: Small
  • Family: Wild Rose
  • Size: Short Climber
  • Height: 10ft (3cm)
  • Breeder: Himalayas
  • Year of Introduction: 1899
  • Attracting Bees
  • Mixed Border
  • Rose Hips
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • All soil types
R. sericea
Description
The small, cupped, creamy white flowers are unique amongst roses, having only four petals each. Blooming in mid-May, they are held very closely along the branch. Small, red, pear-shaped hips follow. A vigorous, thorny shrub with small, fern-like foliage.
Characteristics
  • Colour: Creamy white
    Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
  • Flowering: Once Flowering
    Repeat flowering roses flower in flushes from late spring through to early winter. Once flowering roses only produce a single flush of blooms lasting 3 to 4 weeks in mid-summer.
  • Bloom Size: Small
    Bloom size varies over the life cycle of each bloom. Measurements refer to the average diameter of a bloom at its prime. Large bloom: 3.5-5" Medium bloom: 2-3.5" Small bloom: 1-2"
  • Family: Wild Rose
  • Size: Short Climber
    All measurements are approximate 'height x width' and refer to a 3 year old established rose, pruned once annually, measured during the first flush of flowers in June.
  • Height: 10ft (3cm)
  • Breeder: Himalayas
  • Year of Introduction: 1899
Location
  • Roses Ideal for Attracting BeesAttracting Bees
  • Mixed Border
  • Roses that produce HipsRose Hips
Growing conditions
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
How to plant a shrub rose
Frequently asked questions

Need more help? for individual help or advice, we encourage you to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team on 01902 376300.

Bare root roses are dormant plants and can be planted November and April.

Potted roses are available all year round and can be planted at any time of the year.

Aside from extreme weather, roses can be planted at any time during the year. The extreme weather conditions that we advise against planting in are when the ground is frozen, water-logged or during a drought.

We take every care to breed, grow and deliver the best roses. If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge. The 5 year guarantee applies to roses purchased
directly from David Austin. If you would like to request a replacement or refund of a rose within the 5 year guarantee period, please complete our Returns form.

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