Petal Pals
shrub · 1954
Abbotswood
Rosa canina 'Abbotswood'
200 - 250 cm
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
4 - 9 cm
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
5-12
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
arching
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Slightly glossy
Fragrance Notes
Soft, sweet, classic wild-rose aroma.
Color Description
Features uniform pale pink, semi-double blooms that reveal accessible stamens; flowers are followed by highly ornamental, large, orange-red, egg-shaped hips in autumn.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
200 - 250 cm
Spread
150 - 200 cm
Soil
Thrives in organically rich, well-drained, acidic to neutral soils. It is notably adaptable and can tolerate poor, sandy, or heavy clay soils if drainage is adequate.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Provide regular deep watering during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant but performs best with consistent moisture in well-drained soil.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced organic rose fertilizer in early spring. A second light application can be made after the flowering period to support foliage health and hip development.
Pruning
Prune immediately after flowering in mid-summer because it is a once-blooming variety. Maintenance typically involves thinning out old wood and removing dead or crossing branches to maintain a healthy bushy shape.
Pests & Diseases
Generally exhibits excellent disease resistance; however, it may occasionally be susceptible to common pests like aphids or spider mites in stressed conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa canina x unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None