Use in a naturalized area in the landscape or as a hedge or screen.
Rosa foetida bicolor 'Austrian Copper'
Rugosa Rose
Tips for Homeowners:
Avoid pruning and plant where they have plenty of room to grow.
Rate this Plant:
Bright orange to red single roses will bloom very early in the spring and since this is a very fast growing variety, it will reach full height in just a couple of years.
- Strong, sweetly scented
- Small, single flowers on large, thorny shrub
- Orange-red flower color
Height: 6-8 ft
Spread: 6-8 ft
Zone: 4-9
Color: Orange, Red
Interesting Notes about Rugosa Rose:
This species rose is popular for its hardiness, toughness and early bloom time. It is vigorous and will reach its full height in just 2 years’ time and due to spreading tendency will form an impenetrable screen or hedge known as thickets. This rose tolerates poor soils and stands up to harsh climates without a pause.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Specimen
- Great Foliage
- Attractive fruit
- Fast Growing
- Fragrant
- Spring Bloomer
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Naturalizing
Foliage Color:
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Rose Type:
- Shrub
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water