Rosa stylosa, the short-styled field rose, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, native to western and southern Europe, and northwestern Africa. It has gone extinct in Hungary. It is not readily available from commercial suppliers.
Short-styled field rose has weak resistance to disease and is highly prone to various leaf spot infections. It is also open to attack by different insect pests, and when infestations are severe most of its leaves may drop. Its care is rated difficult, since it needs regular watering, fertilizing before flowering, and pruning after bloom and in winter. Preventive spraying could be necessary, or active treatment may be required if the plant becomes diseased. Short-styled field rose suits people who can dedicate some time and effort to plant care, but keeping it healthy and vigorous may demand greater cultivation experience and energy.
How to keep Rosa Stylosa.
Light
Short-styled field rose is native to open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest edges, where abundant light is available. It does best in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to different sunlight conditions.
Temperature
The short-styled field rose is highly adaptable to a wide range of climates, from blazing summers to frosty winters. Nevertheless, it has a preferred temperature range for optimal growth. If temperatures climb too high, the plant is vulnerable to heat and humidity stress, which can kill it. In areas where temperatures approach the lower limit of its cold tolerance, insulating measures should be used to protect the plant.
Fertilizer
Timing is essential when fertilizing the Short-styled field rose. Fertilize in early spring and continue once a month until early summer. The fertilizer encourages beautiful blooms and supplies energy during both dormancy and active growth.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Rosa
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 5-9
- Mature Height
- 0.91 m to 3.05 m
- Mature Spread
- 0.91 m to 2.13 m
- Leaf Color
- Green, Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Pink, White
- Flower Size
- 4.06 cm to 6.35 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Native Area
- Germany, Portugal, Austria, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Ireland, United Kingdom, Hungary, Algeria, Morocco, Belgium, France
Other names.
