How to Care for Rosa multiflora (Multiflora Rose)

Korean name: 찔레나무

Multiflora rose is a perennial climbing shrub with pinnate leaves and clusters of small white fragrant flowers appearing in spring to early summer. It bears small dark berries and is vigorous with fast propagation. It is mainly suited to outdoor gardening.

Key facts

• Category: Garden tree & shrub
• Family: Rosaceae
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: East Asia (Korea, China, Japan)
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Flower meaning: purity, symbol of love
• Traits: perennial, flowering, outdoor, fragrant
• Also known as: Multiflora Rose, Rosa Multiflora

Care Guide

• Light: Grow in full sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil surface is dry.
• Soil: Prefers well-draining loamy soil.
• Humidity: Thrives in normal indoor humidity.
• Temperature: Hardy from -20 to 30°C.
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring and fall.

Common questions

How often should you water Rosa multiflora?

Water thoroughly when the soil surface is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Rosa multiflora?

It likes Grow in full sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-draining loamy soil..

Is Rosa multiflora safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Rosa multiflora good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around Hardy from -20 to 30°C.. Humidity: Thrives in normal indoor humidity.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring and fall..