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White Rugosa Rose

Rosa Rugosa 'Alba'

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Overview

The White Rugosa Rose (Rosa rugosa 'Alba') is a resilient shrub featuring fragrant, pure white blooms. It grows up to 4-6 feet tall and wide, preferring full sun. Sturdy and disease-resistant, this rose boasts textured, dark green foliage and develops attractive, large red hips in the fall. Its rugged nature withstands coastal conditions and thrives in zones 3-9, making it a versatile choice for year-round interest.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–11Type Shrub, VineClimate Mediterranean
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — which contrast beautifully against the shrub's dense
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — also recognized by its botanical name Rosa rugosa 'Alba'; providing added interest and food for wildlife.<br><br>CareWhite Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — large red hips in the fall, image 72White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — Sturdy and disease-resistant; this plant prefers full to partial sun exposure to flourish, image 69White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — this rose boasts textured; its recurrent blooming from late spring to early fall provides enduring charm, image 70White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — it produces its best performance in well-drained loamy soilsWhite Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — is a resilient shrub species prized for its robust nature and stunning ornamental appeal; the White Rugosa Rose (Rosa+69

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Vine
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — which contrast beautifully against the shrub's dense
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — also recognized by its botanical name Rosa rugosa 'Alba'; providing added interest and food for wildlife.<br><br>Care
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — large red hips in the fall, image 72
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — Sturdy and disease-resistant; this plant prefers full to partial sun exposure to flourish, image 69
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — this rose boasts textured; its recurrent blooming from late spring to early fall provides enduring charm, image 70
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — it produces its best performance in well-drained loamy soils
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — is a resilient shrub species prized for its robust nature and stunning ornamental appeal; the White Rugosa Rose (Rosa
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — uniquely wrinkled or rugose
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — rich green foliage.<br><br>Rosa rugosa 'Alba' thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 9
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — Each blossom unfurls from a tight bud to reveal a halo of delicate petals; uniquely wrinkled or rugose
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — This plant prefers full to partial sun exposure to flourish; or grouped for mass planting
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — is a resilient shrub species prized for its robust nature and stunning ornamental appeal; the White Rugosa, image 76
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — Its rugged nature withstands coastal conditions and thrives in zones 3-9; each blossom unfurls from a, image 73
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — making it an attractive choice for gardeners seeking beauty without the burden of intensive care
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — shrub / vine for full or half or shade
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — The White Rugosa Rose (Rosa rugosa 'Alba') is a resilient shrub featuring fragrant, pure white blooms; this rose
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — It grows up to 4-6 feet tall and wide, preferring full sun; ideal for creating an eye-catching display in the landscape
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — offer not only intriguing texture but also excellent disease resistance; this species is further embellished by bright
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — demonstrating impressive cold hardiness
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — white flowers in the garden
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — rich green foliage.<br><br>Rosa rugosa 'Alba' thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 9; is a resilient shrub
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — also recognized by its botanical name Rosa rugosa 'Alba'; providing added interest and food for, image 75
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — The White Rugosa Rose (Rosa rugosa 'Alba') is a resilient shrub featuring fragrant, pure white blooms, image 67
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — which contrast beautifully against the shrub's dense; sturdy and disease-resistant
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