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Rosa Rugosa

Rosa Rugosa

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    Zone

    2 - 8

  • Icon of a horizontal ruler in a grey circle

    Mature Height

    96 in

  • Icon of a vertical ruler in a grey circle

    Mature Width

    72 in

  • Icon of a sun in a grey circle

    Light

    Full Sun
  • Icon of a water drop in a grey circle

    Water

    Moist, well-drained
  • Icon of a seedling in dirt in a grey circle

    Soil

    Normal, loamy
  • Description / Rosa Rugosa

    A subdivision of shrubs, Rosa Rugosa, also known as rugosa rose or Japanese rose, is a naturally occurring species rose with a very round, bushy habit of large, quilted, dark green foliage. Left unattended, this suckering deciduous shrub rose can spread to form dense, prickly thickets. The bush is remarkably robust, extremely disease resistant, and incredibly cold hardy—up to Zone 2. It tolerates sandy soils and salted sea air, so it grows well in northern coastal regions. A tough rose, Rosa Rugosa is a great choice for the beginner or casual gardener.

    You can expect a heavy spring flush, and a sporadic repeat up to first frost, of single 3-inch deep-blue-pink flowers with 5 petals, a yellow tufted boss of stamens, and a slight fragrance. And in the fall, Rosa Rugosa is covered in round, fat, and fleshy bright red rose hips, which resemble cherry tomatoes. The hips are edible and can be made into jams and jellies. They are a good food source for wildlife and a tasty snack for birds, rich in vitamin C.

    Use in mixed beds, hedges, and borders.

  • Product Details

    SKU: 28975
    Genus: Rosa
    Species: Rugosa
    Item Form: Bareroot Ownroot
    Bloom Color: Dark Blue, Dark Pink
    Foliage Color: Dark Green
    Light Requirements: Full Sun
    Moisture Requirements:
    • Moist, well-drained
    Bloom Start: Late Spring
    Bloom End: Early Summer
    Uses:
    • Beds
    • Border
    • Landscapes
    • Ornamental
    Special Features:
    • Bloom First Year
    • Rose Hips
    Hardiness Zones: 2 - 8
    State Shipping Restrictions: GU, PR, VI