Andrewsii scotch rose
Rosa spinosissima 'Andrewsii'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Mounding
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Medium pink
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Andrewsii' Scotch rose (Rosa spinosissima 'Andrewsii') is a shrub for borders, cottage gardens, and hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It forms a mounding shape and grows at a rapid rate. Medium pink flowers open in spring and again in summer, and butterflies, bees, and birds visit the plant. It is also drought tolerant and salt tolerant.
Pairs well with Blue Muffin arrowwood viburnum, Nodding onion, and American Gold Rush black-eyed Susan.