Index : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers R-S : ROSE, GLAUCA Rosa glauca, R. rubrifolia Suitable for any normal soil and position and  Ultimate Height 7ft (2.1m) Exposed/Windy Hedge Height 4-7ft (1.2-2.1m) Damp Shade Av. Growth/Year* 1-1.5ft (30-45cm) Dry Shade Wet Sites Native Coastal Areas Evergreen Chalky Soil   This plant has been awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit. Av. Growth/Year* = Average growth per year in first 10-20 years, click here for more details.

Clusters of flowers on attractive foliage & stems. Click here for picture of hips in autumn.

Attractive grey-purple foliage on slightly thorny deep purple stems. Clusters of clear pink flowers in June followed by red fruits in autumn, which make excellent bird food in winter. Makes a good dense fast growing deciduous hedge. HEDGE Trim in winter if necessary. For hedges 4-7ft (1.2m-2.1m). Plant 12-24ins (30-60cm) apart. SHRUB 7ft x 5ft (2.1m x 1.5m).

Price per plant for   1+ 5+ 50+ 250+  Tr  1.5-2ft 40-60cm £1.09 £0.95 £0.86 £0.74 Tr = Transplanted, click here for more details.   We can only sell bare-rooted/transplanted plants when they are dormant. Depending on the weather this is normally between November and March. Orders for bare-rooted plants will be despatched in November. We only charge for goods paid by credit/debit cards when they are despatched.