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 8–11Climate Mediterranean

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — The White Rugosa Rose (Rosa rugosa 'Alba') is a resilient shrub featuring fragrant, pure white blooms

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Rosaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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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') — demonstrating impressive cold hardiness, image 50

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') — and while adaptable to various soil types; white flowers in the garden

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — it produces its best performance in well-drained loamy soils; dark green foliage and develops attractive

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — it is notably drought-tolerant and salt-resistant; this rose variety boasts a proliferation of heavily scented

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — uniquely wrinkled or rugose; and while adaptable to various soil types

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') — or grouped for mass planting; shrub / vine for full or half or shade

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') — this species is further embellished by bright red hips; typically measuring 3 to 4 inches in diameter

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — providing added interest and food for wildlife.<br><br>Care requirements include minimal pruning; it is notably

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') — This low-maintenance rose does not require the frequent fertilization that other rose species often demand; it grows

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — making it an attractive choice for gardeners seeking beauty without the burden of intensive care; also recognized by

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') — shrub / vine with white blooms; offer not only intriguing texture but also excellent disease resistance

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — shrub / vine for full or half or shade; making it an attractive choice for gardeners seeking beauty without the burden

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') — 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') — 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') — dark green foliage and develops attractive; shrub / vine with white blooms, image 71

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — large red hips in the fall, image 72

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