Multiflora Rose
Rosa multiflora
Also listed as Rosa polyanthos
Also known as Multiflower Rose, Many-flowered Rose, Seven-sisters Rose
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A vigorous, thorny shrub rose producing abundant small white or pink flowers in clusters followed by bright red hips. Highly invasive in many regions and useful mainly for hedging or naturalized plantings.
Why grow it
Rosa multiflora produces abundant clustered flowers and bright red hips over a long season, making it useful for wildlife plantings where berry-producing shrubs are desired. It establishes quickly and tolerates poor soils and neglect, which can suit erosion control or hedging in low-maintenance settings. However, many native and non-invasive rose species and berry-producing shrubs offer similar ornamental and ecological benefits without the invasive risk, and extension services typically recommend alternatives in most regions.
Watch out for
This species spreads readily by seed dispersal via wildlife and root fragmentation, so containment requires regular monitoring and removal of seedlings and suckers. In warmer zones, flowering and hipping cycles may be continuous, extending the period of viable seed production.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rosaceae
Native Range
Eastern Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A vigorous, thorny shrub rose producing abundant small white or pink flowers in clusters followed by bright red hips. Highly invasive in many regions and useful mainly for hedging or naturalized plantings.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Multiflora Rose grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Rosa multiflora produces abundant clustered flowers and bright red hips over a long season, making it useful for wildlife plantings where berry-producing shrubs are desired. It establishes quickly and tolerates poor soils and neglect, which can suit erosion control or hedging in low-maintenance settings. However, many native and non-invasive rose species and berry-producing shrubs offer similar ornamental and ecological benefits without the invasive risk, and extension services typically recommend alternatives in most regions.
Watch out for
This species spreads readily by seed dispersal via wildlife and root fragmentation, so containment requires regular monitoring and removal of seedlings and suckers. In warmer zones, flowering and hipping cycles may be continuous, extending the period of viable seed production.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rosaceae
Native Range
Eastern Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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