Sweetbriar Rose (Eglanteria)

The Sweetbriar Rose (Eglanteria) is generally described as a perennial subshrub. This is not native to the U.S. (United States) and has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Sweetbriar Rose (Eglanteria) has green foliage and inconspicuous red flowers, with an abuncance of conspicuous purple fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the early summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Sweetbriar Rose (Eglanteria) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Sweetbriar Rose (Eglanteria) will reach up to 10 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 10 feet.

The Sweetbriar Rose (Eglanteria) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have medium vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -33°F. has medium tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.