Multiflora rose.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Deciduous shrub

Licht

Full sun to partial shade

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 7 bis 14 Tage

Endgröße

10 to 15 feet

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 5 bis 9

Blütezeit

Late spring to early summer

Pflege

This plant is extremely hardy and thrives with minimal intervention in full sun. Keep an eye on its rapid spread, as it can quickly overtake nearby garden spaces if not managed. Watch for signs of powdery mildew on the foliage during humid weather.

Gießen

Water deeply once the top few inches of soil feel dry to the touch.

Düngen

Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season in spring and summer.

Schneiden

Prune in late winter or early spring to control size and remove dead wood.

Umtopfen

Repot only if the plant becomes rootbound or needs a larger container for stability.

Boden

Well draining, fertile soil

Boden-pH

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatur

-30 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Sicherheit

Menschen

The plant is not considered toxic to humans.

Kinder

The dense, thorny stems pose a significant injury risk to children playing nearby.

Kontaktallergene

The sharp, curved thorns can cause significant skin scratches and irritation.

Allergene in der Luft

The pollen can trigger mild seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals.

Essbarkeit

While the hips are technically edible, they are often small and hairy inside, making them poor for consumption.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Clusters of small white flowers
• Fringed stipules at leaf base
• Arching, thorny, green canes
• Small red rose hips in autumn

Höhe

2 bis 5m

Breite

2 bis 5m

Blätter

green, deciduous

Blüten

white, 1 bis 2cm

Früchte

red, Autumn

Häufige Probleme

• Rose Rosette Disease — A viral disease spread by eriophyid mites that causes distorted, red, witch's broom growth.
• Powdery Mildew — A fungal infection that leaves a white, dusty coating on the leaves.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed, cuttings, layering

Pflanzzeit

Spring, Autumn

Because this plant is invasive, it is best to avoid planting it near natural areas where it can spread.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Goldrute — They share similar habitat requirements and bloom times.
• Symphyotrichum — These plants often grow together in wild, unmanaged thickets.

Ähnliche Arten

• Rosa rubiginosa — It is another invasive rose species with similar growth habits.

Botanisches

Familie

Rosaceae

Gattung

Rosa

Ordnung

Rosales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Eastern Asia

Artenschutz

It is listed as a noxious weed in many states and should not be planted in the wild.

It thrives in disturbed areas and forest edges, where it forms dense thickets that shade out competing plants.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source, provides nesting cover, winter food for birds

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge, Käfer

Verwendung

hedgerow, wildlife habitat, rootstock for grafting

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Is it a good garden plant?

No, it is highly invasive and difficult to remove once established.

How do I get rid of it?

Repeated mowing or digging out the entire root system is required for control.

Woher der Name kommt

The name multiflora refers to the many flowers produced in clusters, while Rosa is the Latin name for rose.

Gut zu wissen

• It was originally introduced to North America for erosion control and as a living fence.
• A single plant can produce over a million seeds in a year.
• The flowers are highly fragrant and attract a wide variety of insects.