The flowering period of the dog rose begins in June and lasts for a few weeks, with the individual flowers only being open for a few days before they wither. With the usual abundance of flowers of the dog rose, however, this is not noticeable.
The dog rose does not bloom particularly persistently
Mostly the dog rose blooms in light pink, sometimes the flowers are white or bright pink. They reach a diameter of about 4 cm and can smell wonderful. The dog rose is very suitable for planting a hedge that is both practical and decorative.
Around September, the well-known and popular rosehips developed from the withered blossoms. Not only can they be used for itching powder, you can also use them to make a very tasty jam.
The essentials in brief:
- Flowering time: June
- Flower color: white to pink
- single flower only open for a few days
- Rose hips ripen from around September
tips
You can make an excellent jam from the rose hips of the dog rose.