Rosa canina Dog Rose 80-100cm Bare Root Hedging Plant
Rosa canina (Dog Rose) bare root plants 80-100cm are ideal for wildlife-friendly, coastal, or boundary hedging. Read more
Sold in bundles of 25 — minimum order 25 plants. Price shown is per plant.
| Quantity | Price each | |
|---|---|---|
| 250+ | £1.73 | |
| 500+ | £1.62 | |
| 1000+ | £1.52 |
About this plant
Rosa canina (Dog Rose) bare root plants 80-100cm are ideal for wildlife-friendly, coastal, or boundary hedging. The dog rose features tough, thorny stems, supporting dense growth and security. Highly tolerant of wind and salt, it thrives in exposed gardens.
Main Features
- Wildlife Support: Pink-white fragrant flowers attract pollinators, while red hips in autumn feed birds.
- Security: Thorny branches create a natural barrier against intruders and improve privacy.
- Adaptability: Suits windy, coastal, and woodland conditions; salt and drought tolerant once established.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is dog rose wildlife-friendly? Yes. Dog rose provides nectar for insects and rose hips for birds.
- How does dog rose perform versus other coastal hedge plants? It is highly salt- and wind-tolerant, comparable to hawthorn.
- What benefits does planting dog rose as a boundary hedge offer? Security, privacy, wildlife habitat, and seasonal interest.
- Will bare root dog rose grow in exposed locations? Yes. They are robust performers in windy, exposed, or coastal sites.
- Does a dog rose hedge deter intruders? Its prickly, thorn-laden stems are a proven natural deterrent.
Planting and care
This is a bare-root plant, supplied dormant between November and March. Plant within a few days of arrival for best results, keeping the roots moist and out of direct sun until they go in the ground. Standard spacing is 3 plants per metre, or 5 per metre for a denser, faster screen.
Read our complete bare-root hedging buyer's guide for full instructions on when to plant, how to handle the plants on arrival, planting depth, spacing for different uses, and what to expect in the first season.