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Rosa foliolosa
Native Back
Species · Wild
Breeder
Year: 1820
Characteristics
Color: Medium pink
Bloom: Light pink or white. Strong fragrance. Average diameter 1.5". Small to medium, single (4-8 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. Rounded buds.
Growing: USDA zone 2a and warmer. Vigorous. produces decorative hips. shade tolerant.
Notes
Named for Joseph Woods, 1776-1864, an English student of roses.