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Nearly Wild Rose

Name: Nearly Wild Rose
Brand: Rosa
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Rosa 'Nearly Wild'

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Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Shrub

Height

30 inches

Width

42 inches

Light

Full Sun

Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Water

Medium

Humidity

Average

Lifespan

Long-lived shrub

Native To

Hybrid

Toxicity

Non-toxic, but thorns are a hazard

The Story

Plant Bio

Shrub roses are a broad category of hardy, easy-care roses that typically grow on their own roots and have a more natural, bushy habit than hybrid teas. They are known for their disease resistance and repeat blooming. 'Nearly Wild' is a floribunda rose known for its continuous bloom of single, apple-blossom pink flowers with white centers from late spring to frost. It has a compact, low-growing, and spreading habit, making it an excellent flowering groundcover or border plant.

Bloom Period:

EarlyLate

Uses & Benefits:

Provides a nearly non-stop display of charming, simple pink flowers from spring until frost, creating a carpet of color. Its informal habit fits well in cottage and naturalistic gardens.

Its low, spreading habit makes it an effective and beautiful flowering groundcover, useful for covering banks or fronting taller shrubs. It's very low maintenance for a rose.

The single flowers are accessible to pollinators like bees, unlike many of the more complex, double-flowered rose varieties.

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Planting

How to Grow

Select a site with at least 6 hours of direct sun.
Amend soil with compost to improve drainage and fertility.
Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the root system.
Plant so the bud union (if grafted) is at or slightly above soil level.
Water thoroughly after planting.
Mulch with 2-3 inches of organic matter to conserve moisture.

Pro Tip

Shear the entire plant back by about one-third in mid-summer to encourage a strong new flush of growth and blooms.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Provide good air circulation to prevent disease.
Water at the base of the plant in the morning.
Deadhead regularly for more flowers.

Don't

Don't allow the soil to dry out completely.
Don't water foliage late in the day.
Don't crowd with other plants.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Deadhead
Fertilize
Pest Check
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Profuse bloomer for low borders and edgingColorful mass planting or groundcoverCharming addition to cottage gardens

Companion Plants

Nepeta Salvia nemorosa Geranium 'Rozanne' Lavandula angustifolia Stachys byzantina

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Nearly Wild Rose questions

What zones can Nearly Wild Rose grow in?

Nearly Wild Rose is hardy in USDA Zones 4–9. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Nearly Wild Rose deer resistant?

Yes — Nearly Wild Rose is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does Nearly Wild Rose bloom?

Nearly Wild Rose typically blooms in late spring through mid-fall. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Nearly Wild Rose need full sun?

Nearly Wild Rose does best in full sun (6+ hours).

Is Nearly Wild Rose drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Nearly Wild Rose handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.