Rosa x rugosa 'Sir Thomas Lipton'

Shrub Rose

Tips for Homeowners:

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

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The pure white flowers of this hybrid rose will bloom in June and repeat bloom throughout the remaining season.

  • Semi-double to double, white flowers
  • Repeat blooms from June to frost
  • Extremely disease resistant in full sun

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

Height: 5-8 ft
Spread: 4-7 ft
Zone: 3-8
Color: White

Interesting Notes about Shrub 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.  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 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.  Rugosa hybrids will have some of the desired traits from the straight species, and offers opportunity for research and experiementation even in the comfort of the home garden.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Summer Bloomer
  • Specimen
  • Great Foliage
  • Blooms all Season
  • Fragrant
  • Disease Resistant
  • Border or Bed
  • Low Maintenance
  • Naturalizing

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Rose Type:

  • Shrub

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water