From location to propagation

Which location do dog roses prefer?

Like everyone likes roses too Dog roses 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.

In what soil should dog roses be planted?

Dog roses like loose, humus-rich and loamy soil, which ideally has a little lime added to it. Acid soils, on the other hand, are not suitable.

What time of year is ideal for planting?

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 from each other or be planted with other crops?

Many species of dog rose can grow 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.

Only the fruits of the dog's rose (Rosa canina), also known as rose hips, are edible contain a lot of vitamin C and are preferably used to make jams and jellies will. 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.

Many dog ​​roses form numerous runners, by means of which dense and wide shrubbery 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.