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Shrub Rose - Rugosa Rose
RoseRosa rugosa
- Full sun
- Zones 2–7
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 48" spacing
- Low water
- pH 5.5–8
Overview
An incredibly hardy and low-maintenance rose that thrives in challenging conditions while producing fragrant single flowers followed by large, ornamental rose hips. The distinctive wrinkled foliage turns golden-yellow in fall, and the thorny canes create an excellent barrier planting. This tough species rose is perfect for coastal gardens, naturalized areas, and anywhere you need a rose that practically grows itself.
Planting
Plant own-root specimens spring or fall. Very tolerant of transplanting and poor conditions.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: low. Soil pH: 5.5–8. Space plants 48" apart. Germination: Not applicable (grown from own-root plants or cuttings).
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Very few pest problems, occasionally Japanese beetles. Common diseases: Rarely affected by typical rose diseases.