A relatively slow spreader by rhizomes, this compact wild rose is it is generally very upright, occasionally sprawling. Rosa Carolina has fragrant 2” pink flowers with yellow centers. Bright red rosehips appear in autumn and offer a popular source of food for the birds. The rosehips are extremely high in vitamin C and can be used in teas.
Flowers June - August
Grows irregularly in shape to about 2 to 3' tall and 2 to 3' wide.
Salt tolerant
Native