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Rosa palustris
Swamp Rose
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- 3", single flowers of bold pink
- A staple for moist areas!
- Round and dense habit
- Long blooming period June into September
Border or Bed
Climbing
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Garden
Long Blooming
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers acidic, organically rich, moist soil in full sun, tolerates light shade. Will not tolerate standing water but will tolerate seasonal flooding. Prune as needed in late winter. Spreads slowly by suckers. Mulching is beneficial.
Height: 6-7 ft
Spread: 6-7 ft
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Climbing
- Fall Color
- Fragrant
- Garden
- Container
- Summer Bloomer
- Native
- Focal Point
- Border or Bed
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Specimen
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Climbing
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Keep Well-Watered
Genus Overview: Rosa
Common Name: Swamp Rose
Upright. deciduous shrub with reddish, prickly stems and pinnately compound, finely-toothed, green leaves. Fragrant, single, pink flowers with yellow center stamens bloom in late spring/early summer. Flowers are followed by small red rose hips. Leaves turn shades of red in fall. Great for wet or poorly-drained soil and bog or water garden edges.