This easy-going wild rose brings soft color, edible fruits, and friendly wildlife to your garden.
The Rosa mollis is a wild perennial shrub native to Europe that brings natural charm to outdoor spaces. Growing between 1 and 2.5 meters tall, it fits beautifully alongside native grasses or Crataegus plants. Its soft, greyish-green hairy leaves and deep pink summer flowers make it a lovely addition to a sunny or partially shaded garden bed.
Caring for this wild rose is remarkably easy, making it perfect for those new to gardening. It grows at a moderate pace, requires only moderate watering, and is quite drought-tolerant once established. You can easily propagate new shrubs using seeds or cuttings.
Beyond its summer blooms, this shrub produces dark red, round fruits called hips that are completely edible. These colorful fruits attract local birds to your yard, while the bright pink flowers feed the bees. Both the flowers and the fruits are safe for humans and pets alike.