ROSA CAROLINA / PASTURE ROSE

ROSA CAROLINA / CAROLINA WILD ROSE

A Native Shrub Rose with Showy Flowers and Ecological Value

Rosa carolina, commonly known as Carolina Wild Rose, is a native deciduous shrub admired for its bright pink flowers, aromatic blooms, and abundant red hips. Thriving in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soils, Carolina Wild Rose is ideal for naturalized landscapes, pollinator gardens, and wildlife-friendly plantings. Its seasonal interest and low-maintenance habit make it a versatile addition to any garden.

Why Choose Carolina Wild Rose?

Showy Pink Flowers: Blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Wildlife Friendly: Produces red hips that feed birds and small mammals.
Low Maintenance: Hardy, adaptable, and resilient in a range of soils.
Naturalized & Ecological Value: Excellent for native plantings and restoration projects.

Key Features:

Foliage Color: Medium green leaves; yellow to orange in fall.
Flower Color: Bright pink flowers in clusters from late spring to summer.
Fruit: Red hips appearing in late summer to fall.
Height and Spread: Typically grows 2–5 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide.
Hardiness: Hardy to USDA Zones 3–9.
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loam, or clay soils.

Specifications:

Plant Size: 2–5 feet tall, 3–5 feet wide.
Growth Habit: Upright deciduous shrub with rounded to spreading form.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–9.
Flowering/Fruiting: Late spring to summer flowers; red hips in late summer.
Fall Interest: Leaves turn yellow to orange.

Ideal Uses:

Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Wildlife Plantings: Provides berries and shelter for birds and small mammals.
Naturalized Landscapes & Hedgerows: Works well along meadows, edges, and restoration sites.
Low-Maintenance Native Gardens: Hardy, resilient, and ecologically valuable.

Carolina Wild Rose is a beautiful and ecologically important native shrub. Its bright flowers, edible fruit, and wildlife benefits make it an excellent choice for naturalized landscapes, pollinator gardens, and native plantings.