Rosa nitida

North America.

Shining rose is an upright and densely growing small shrub that can reach a height of 0.5 - 1 m and a width of 0.5 - 1.5 m.

The shoots of Rosa nitida are spiny, red-brown in colour.

The deciduous leaves of the Shining rose are dark green, pinnate, glossy and alternate. They are about 7 - 9 cm in size. Shining rose turns bright red in autumn.

The pink-coloured, cupped flowers appear from June to July. These grow to about 4 - 5 cm in size.

The orange-red, round fruits of Rosa nitida are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Sticks for a very long time.

Stoloniferous.

Preferred location in a sunny position.

The Shining rose has good frost hardiness.

Special rose soil.

Tubs, cutting, group planting, cottage garden, bee pasture, bird food plant, jam, liqueur

Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

- Parts of the plant infected with mildew must be cut off, otherwise the disease can spread further. To prevent new infections, the rose can be treated with appropriate fungicides.
- If infected with star sooty mould, all diseased leaves (black spots) should be removed. If necessary, treatment with suitable fungicides is also recommended.
- To encourage the formation of new flower buds, wilted flowers should always be cut back to the next fully formed leaf.
- Roses should never be planted where roses have already been growing. If no other planting site is available, the soil should be generously replaced.
- This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Fertilise: In the period from March to May.