Glaucous Dog Rose
NameGlaucous Dog Rose
Species NameRosa caesia
Common NameGlaucous Dog Rose
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)5
Container Typeground
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresthorny, woody, multi-stemmed
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)200
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive bright pink flowers with a contrasting yellow center. The plant is known for its glaucous (bluish-green) leaves and thorny stems, though these are not fully detailed in this close-up of the blooms.
Description
This specimen features several vibrant pink, five-petaled flowers with prominent yellow stamens, characteristic of the Glaucous Dog Rose. The blossoms are captured in full bloom, set against a backdrop of green foliage, with a small insect visible on one of the lower petals. While not a bonsai, this image showcases the natural beauty of the plant's flowering stage.
