Rosa foetida bicolor 'Austrian Copper'

Rugosa Rose

Tips for Homeowners:

Avoid pruning and plant where they have plenty of room to grow.

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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

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

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