How to Grow and Care for Burnet rose

Burnet rose, also known as Scotch briar, Spinosissima rose

Burnet rose is known for its resilience and low-maintenance requirements. Key care aspects include ensuring well-drained soil, and providing full sun exposure to promote healthy growth and flowering. Special care points encompass minimal regular pruning to maintain shape and encourage newer growth, and attention to avoiding waterlogged conditions which can lead to root issues.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Burnet rose

Toughness	Low
Care Level	High
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Late spring
Hardiness Zones	3-9

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Varieties of Burnet rose

Burnet rose 'Queen Elizabeth'

Burnet rose 'Queen Elizabeth' is a pink Grandiflora rose cultivar bred in the US in 1954 by Lammerts. It was named in honor of Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended the British throne in 1952. Burnet rose 'Queen Elizabeth' was bred from hybrid tea, Rosa 'Charlotte Armstrong,' and the floribunda, 'Floradora', and has itself been used to hybridize over 30 new rose cultivars. Burnet rose 'Queen Elizabeth' also has several color sports, including yellow and white, and a climbing sport. Also, burnet rose 'Queen Elizabeth' is a winner of numerous horticultural awards.

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Burnet rose is recognized by its thicket-forming habit, growing up to 4 feet (1.22 meters) in both height and width. This shrub is particularly noted for the profusion of sharp prickles and spines that adorn its stems, varying greatly in size. The dense, bristly aspect of the stems gives burnet rose its distinctive appearance. The foliage typically bears a healthy green hue, providing a stark contrast to the plant's formidable defenses.