Apple Rose
Rosa villosafam. Rosaceae
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Pl. DDE7 — Rosa villosa
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IOverview
Overview
Apple Rose (Rosa villosa) belongs to the Rosaceae family and is native to several European countries including Great Britain, Ireland, Albania, Austria, and various Baltic States among others. This shrub is known for its edible fruit and documented medicinal uses, making it a valuable plant in both culinary and traditional medicine contexts. One distinctive feature of this rose is its ability to thrive in a variety of soil types—light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay)—and it prefers moist conditions with partial sun or shade. Apple Rose can grow up to 1.8 meters tall, adding a pleasant presence in gardens while providing both ornamental value and practical benefits through its fruit and seeds.
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What is Apple Rose?
Apple Rose (Rosa villosa) belongs to the Rosaceae family and is native to several European countries including Great Britain, Ireland, Albania, Austria, and various Baltic States among others.
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Mixology suggestions
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Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivation
Cultivation
Apple Rose (Rosa villosa) thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay). It grows best in hardiness zones 4-8 and reaches a height of about 1.8 meters. Propagate this plant through its fruit or seeds. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist for optimal growth.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
4-8
Mature size
1.8 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Apple Rose for the first time
8steps
Start with a simple, low-maintenance approach to growing Apple Rose.
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What you'll need
A young Apple Rose plant or cutting, garden soil, and a trowel.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring after the last frost or in autumn before the first freeze.
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Soil and container prep
Ensure the soil is well-draining with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5; prepare a hole twice as wide but not deeper than the root ball.
- 4
Sowing or transplanting
Transplant young plants into your prepared garden bed, ensuring they are at the same depth as in their container.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged; mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
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Ongoing care
Water deeply once a week, especially during dry spells. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
- 7
Harvest or pruning
Prune the plant annually in late winter to encourage healthy growth; harvest flowers for decoration or make rose petal jam.
- 8
Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting too deep, neglecting regular pruning, and not providing enough sunlight.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:FruitSeed
Edible uses: Tea
Other uses:HedgerowFragrance
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribution
29 native · 1 introduced
Distribution
29 native · 1 introducedDistribution across2 continents· 29 native· 1 introduced
Europe21 regions
native (20)AlbaniaAustriaBelarusBelgiumBulgariaFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIrelandItalyNetherlandsPolandRomaniaRussiaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandUkraineUnited Kingdom
introduced (1)Denmark
Asia1 region
native (1)Turkey
Broader regions
native:Baltic States, Czechoslovakia, Transcaucasus, Yugoslavia
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