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Soft downy rose (Rosa mollis) Care Guide

Care guide for Soft downy rose: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Soft downy rose

📷 Ole Bjørn Braathen · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

✅ Soft downy rose is generally pet-safe — details.

Care at a glance

WaterWater roughly every 7 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, neutral pH (7.0-7.5).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~1.8 m (6.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: Albania, Baltic States, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Denmark.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.