Rosa rugosa var. alba

Rugosa Rose

Tips for Homeowners:

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

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The single, white flowers are heavily scented and will bloom heavily in the spring, sporadically the rest of the season, and are followed by beautiful fruit (hips).

  • Pure white, fragrant flowers
  • Fall foliage is in shades of yellow, orange and red
  • Large, decorative red-orange rose hips

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

Height: 3-6 ft
Spread: 3-6 ft
Zone: 3-8
Color: White

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. They are easy to grow, tolerate drought and poor soils plus they are extremely disease resistant, in fact, they fit very well in the organic garden. 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:

  • Border or Bed
  • Long Blooming
  • Mass Planting
  • Attractive fruit
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Low Maintenance
  • Specimen
  • Fragrant
  • Disease Resistant
  • Fall Color

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Rose Type:

  • Shrub

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water