Wild roses can only be found in the northern hemisphere. In contrast to cultivated hybrid tea roses, shrub roses, etc., they are characterized by their robustness, undemandingness and frugality in terms of care. What types are there and what do they look like?

There are also yellow flowering wild rose varieties such as the gold rose

The Potato Rose (rosa rugosa)

This wild rose species has its origin in Asia. It has numerous spikes on the shoots and the undersides of the leaves. Its flowers are white to pink in color. This specimen stands out from other wild rose species primarily because of its vigorous growth. With him, she becomes a fast-growing hedge.

The rosehip fruits are also extremely characteristic of this wild rose species. They are easy to distinguish from those of other species. They are much larger and not ovate-elongated, but rounded and flattened at the ends.

The vinegar rose (rosa gallica)

This wild rose species also originated in Asia, but is now widespread throughout Europe. Its name goes back to the fact that it was used in the past for the production of rose vinegar, among others by the Romans.

What is remarkable about this wild rose is the strong scent of the flowers, the dense sequence of thorns on the shoots and the striking color of the flowers. The flowers are bright magenta. The flower color changes to white towards the middle.

The dog rose (rosa canina)

In this country, the dog rose is the most common. It particularly likes to inhabit roadsides and hedges. The growth pattern is typically shrub-like and the plant develops its flowers on biennial wood. The flowers are pink and the shoots are extremely long and flexible.

The Gold Rose (rosa hugonis)

The gold rose comes from Asia and impresses with pale yellow flowers. Their flowers and leaves are smaller than those of other species. In addition, their flowering period begins comparatively early. In most cases they can be found in mountainous regions.

Other interesting species

Here are other wild rose species, all of which have an arching, overhanging growth habit:

  • Sand Rose: light pink
  • Pike Rose: dark pink
  • Tufted rose: white
  • Dune Rose/Bernell Rose: white to light yellow
  • Wine Rose: light pink to rose-pink
  • Redleaf Rose: light red
  • Robber-leaved rose: pink
  • Cinnamon Rose: pink
  • Mandarin rose: red

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There are even creeping to climbing wild roses like the field rose (rosa arvensis) that produce white flowers.

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Herbs