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Rosa 'Nearly Wild'

Nearly Wild Hardy Shrub Rose

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Description

The dark green, heavily veined leaves of this bushy rugosa are strong support for the pure white, nearly double flowers it produces. This is a very tolerant, heavily scented plant with an impressive fall color. Also, large hips appear intermittently with this plant.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Orange, Red

Fruit Season

Fall, Intermittent

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border, Park

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Hedge, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.