Rose (Sherard's)

Common Name

Sherard's Downy Rose

Latin Name

Rosa sherardii

Status

Native

Distribution

Widespread but sparse.

Habitats

Hedges, scrub, road verges.

Requirements

Broad tolerance.

Recommendations

An alternative to Dog rose but difficult to obtain commercially.

Origins/Provenance

Existing populations are wild. Use plants of local provenance. Allowing natural colonisation may be the preferred option.