Tips for Homeowners:

Prune only to remove unhealthy or dead branches and allow to grow naturally.

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The rugosa rose is easy to grow, tolerates drought and poor soils plus they are extremely disease resistant and are a good fit for the organic garden.

  • Large, decorative rose hips
  • Fragrance intensity will vary with cultivar
  • Flowers vary from single to double

Use in a naturalized area in the landscape or as an informal hedge or screen.

Height: 4-6 ft
Spread: 4-6 ft
Zone: 3-9
Color: Pink, Red, White, Yellow

Interesting Notes about Rugosa Rose:

Rugosa roses are known for their hardiness, sturdiness and natural beauty. Their foliage is distinctively textured and bright green with heavy veining. The flowers vary from single to double and with the degree of fragrance. Rose hips (fruit) on the shrub roses are almost as beautiful as the flowers themselves and will vary in size and color. Although not a good choice for bouquets they are beautiful when in full flower. 


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Mass Planting
  • Disease Resistant
  • Long Blooming
  • Great Foliage
  • Border or Bed
  • Low Maintenance
  • Naturalizing
  • Attractive fruit
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Specimen

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Rose Type:

  • Shrub

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water