ROSA BLANDA / MEADOW ROSE

ROSA BLANDA / SMOOTH WILD ROSE

A Native Shrub Rose with Fragrant Flowers and Wildlife Benefits

Rosa blanda, commonly known as Smooth Wild Rose, is a native deciduous shrub valued for its delicate pink flowers, fragrant blooms, and bright red hips in late summer. Thriving in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soils, Smooth Wild Rose is an excellent choice for naturalized landscapes, pollinator gardens, and wildlife-friendly plantings. Its low-maintenance habit and seasonal interest make it a versatile native shrub.

Why Choose Smooth Wild Rose?

Fragrant Flowers: Pink blooms attract pollinators in late spring to early summer.
Wildlife Friendly: Produces red hips that provide food for birds and small mammals.
Low Maintenance: Hardy and adaptable, requiring minimal care.
Naturalized & Ecological Value: Ideal for native gardens and restoration projects.

Key Features:

Foliage Color: Medium green leaves; yellow to orange fall color.
Flower Color: Pale pink flowers in clusters from late spring to early summer.
Fruit: Bright red hips in late summer to fall.
Height and Spread: Typically grows 2–4 feet tall and wide.
Hardiness: Hardy to USDA Zones 3–8.
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loam, or clay soils.

Specifications:

Plant Size: 2–4 feet tall and wide.
Growth Habit: Upright, deciduous shrub with rounded form.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8.
Flowering/Fruiting: Late spring to early summer flowers; red hips in late summer.
Fall Interest: Foliage turns yellow to orange.

Ideal Uses:

Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Wildlife Plantings: Provides food and shelter for birds and small mammals.
Naturalized Landscapes & Hedgerows: Fits well along meadows and woodland edges.
Low-Maintenance Native Gardens: Hardy, resilient, and attractive year after year.

Smooth Wild Rose is a charming and ecologically valuable native shrub. Its fragrant flowers, bright red hips, and wildlife benefits make it an excellent choice for naturalized landscapes, pollinator gardens, and low-maintenance native plantings.