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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

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') — large red hips in the fall

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — this species is further embellished by bright red hips; typically measuring 3 to 4 inches in diameter

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — Its recurrent blooming from late spring to early fall provides enduring charm; its rugged nature withstands coastal

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — Ideal for creating an eye-catching display in the landscape; making it a versatile choice for year-round interest

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — This low-maintenance rose does not require the frequent fertilization that other rose species often demand; it grows

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — demonstrating impressive cold hardiness, image 50

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — Its rugged nature withstands coastal conditions and thrives in zones 3-9; each blossom unfurls from a tight bud to

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — it is notably drought-tolerant and salt-resistant

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — typically to remove dead wood or to shape the plant in early spring, image 61

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — making it a versatile choice for year-round interest

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — Each blossom unfurls from a tight bud to reveal a halo of delicate petals

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — is a resilient shrub species prized for its robust nature and stunning ornamental appeal

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — Its rugged nature withstands coastal conditions and thrives in zones 3-9

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — Its recurrent blooming from late spring to early fall provides enduring charm

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — this species is further embellished by bright red hips

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — this rose variety boasts a proliferation of heavily scented; which contrast beautifully against the shrub's dense

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — white flowers in the garden; rich green foliage.<br><br>Rosa rugosa 'Alba' thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 9

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — Sturdy and disease-resistant; this plant prefers full to partial sun exposure to flourish

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — and while adaptable to various soil types; white flowers in the garden

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — typically to remove dead wood or to shape the plant in early spring

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, image 68

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — or grouped for mass planting; shrub / vine for full or half or shade

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — dark green foliage and develops attractive; shrub / vine with white blooms

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — this rose boasts textured

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