Rosa 'blanda' - Native thornless rose
🌿 Features
Type: Native perennial shrub
Common Name: Thornless native rose
Scientific Name: Rosa blanda
Flower Color: Pale pink to vibrant pink
Mature Height: 1–1.5 m (3-5 ft)
Mature Width: 1–1.2 m (3-4 ft)
Habit: Shrubby, upright
Flowering Period: Spring to early summer
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile
Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Excellent once established
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Very easy to grow and low-maintenance, this native rose adapts to most conditions. Guide the stems to create a balanced shape or let it grow naturally into a dense shrub.
Regularly remove spent flowers to prolong blooming and encourage continuous production of delicate blooms. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact and vigorous silhouette.
Perfect for natural gardens, flower beds, and wild spaces, this robust shrub attracts pollinators and beneficial insects.

