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Red-berried Poppy Plant Care
Rosa glauca Pourr.
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This plant's distinctive blue-green leaves give it a unique appearance that stands out in any garden. Originally from Central Europe, Rosa glauca is highly sought after by plant collectors for its striking foliage color and beautiful pink flowers that add a touch of elegance to any landscape.
Every 4–7 days
Bright indirect
60–75°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Red-berried Poppy?
Water Red-berried Poppy every 4–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 4 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Red-berried Poppy Native To?
What Is the Red-berried Poppy?
Red-berried Poppy (Rosa glauca) belongs to the Rosaceae family within the Rosa genus. Red-berried Poppy is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe, from the Spanish Pyrenees east to Bulgaria, and north to Germany and Poland. Red-berried Poppy is also known as Glaucous Rose, Oak-leaved Rose.
Red-berried Poppy displays a climbing, vining growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 4 ft.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Red-berried Poppy?
Rosa glauca requires watering every 4–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 4–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Red-berried Poppy Need?
Red-berried Poppy thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Red-berried Poppy in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Red-berried Poppy Prefer?
Rosa glauca grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Red-berried Poppy prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Red-berried Poppy?
Well-draining mix with perlite and peat. Good drainage is essential for Red-berried Poppy to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Red-berried Poppy?
Feed Red-berried Poppy every 4 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 4 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Propagate a Red-berried Poppy?
Red-berried Poppy can be propagated through stem cuttings or division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to rose bush plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Red-berried Poppy Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Red-berried Poppy, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Red-berried Poppy?
Red-berried Poppy is susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Red-berried Poppy Need?
Red-berried Poppy grows outdoors in USDA Zone 2a – 8b. It survives winters down to planting zone 2a. Red-berried Poppy is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe, from the Spanish Pyrenees east to Bulgaria, and north to Germany and Poland.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 2a – 8b
Keep exploring plants
Red-berried Poppy is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Rosa genus — compare its care with other Rosa species on PlantoScan.
Rosa is part of the Rosaceae plant family — browse all Rosaceae genera and species.
Red-berried Poppy thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Rosa Species
Other Rosa species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Rosa glauca Pourr., family Rosaceae (first published in Hist. & Mém. Acad. Roy. Sci. Toulouse 3: 326 (1788)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Red-berried Poppy, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Unni R. Bjerke Gamst, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 2a – 8b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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