Bauera rubioides – River Rose

Bauera rubiodes - river rose
Bauera rubiodes - river rose

This is one of those extremely useful Australian native shrubs that grows well in moist soils and also flowers well in shady spots. The River Dog Rose is commonly found growing along shady creek banks in eastern Australia where it forms a low growing habit that is dotted with delicate pink flowers sporadically through the year. It makes a great understorey plant under trees as well as being a good feature plant in shady spots behind fences etc. It also works well as a pot plant or low growing hedge. It does need consistently moist soil to be at its best, but it is a good indicator plant that will wilt when it needs moisture and perk back up after watering.

Family : Baueraceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1

Flowering Time : All year

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage, Boggy poorly drained

Special Uses : Bonsai, Bog gardens, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Bauera rubioides

Common Name : River Rose

Height : 1.5

Flower Color : White, Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden

Light : Light shade, Half shade, Heavy shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies