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Rugosa Rose

Rosa Rugosa

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Overview

Rosa rugosa, commonly known as Rugosa Rose, is a robust species with a dense, bushy growth habit, reaching heights of 4-6 feet. Its notable for its wrinkled, dark green leaves and fragrant, large single or double blossoms ranging from white to deep pink which bloom from summer to fall. Rugosa Rose produces large, tomato-shaped red hips that attract wildlife. It thrives in zones 3-9 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–11Type Shrub, VineClimate Mediterranean

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — making it a suitable addition for a low-maintenance

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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Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — Originating from Eastern Asia; it thrives in zones 3-9 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil, image 110

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — red flowers in the garden; which commonly measure 3 to 4 inches across

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — Given its dense growth habit, the Rugosa Rose also serves effectively as a hedge or barrier plant

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — shrub / vine with red blooms; it prefers well-drained soil, has good salt tolerance, making it ideal for coastal locales, image 98

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — It prefers well-drained soil, has good salt tolerance, making it ideal for coastal locales; drought-tolerant once, image 122

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — Given its dense growth habit, the Rugosa Rose also serves effectively as a hedge or barrier plant; deciduous shrub, image 129

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — as this robust plant can spread through suckers; rugosa Rose produces large, tomato-shaped red hips that attract, image 91

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — These blooms present a palette of colors, image 50

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — Rugosa Rose produces large, tomato-shaped red hips that attract wildlife; deeply veined leaves which convey a rich, image 106

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — tomato-shaped rose hips that offer an attractive deep red or orange in the fall; dark green leaves and fragrant, image 119

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — or a traditional rose garden

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — making it a suitable addition for a low-maintenance, image 127

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — deciduous shrub well-known for its resilience and ornamental appeal; it requires minimal maintenance

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — dark green leaves and fragrant; shrub / vine with red blooms, image 104

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — this species is notable for its textured

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — shrub / vine with red blooms

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — deciduous shrub well-known for its resilience and ornamental appeal

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — shrub / vine with red blooms; it prefers well-drained soil, has good salt tolerance, making it ideal for coastal locales, image 131

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — commonly known as Rugosa Rose; its notable for its wrinkled, image 133

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — deciduous shrub well-known for its resilience and ornamental appeal; it requires minimal maintenance, image 108

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — It thrives in zones 3-9 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil; tomato-shaped rose hips that offer an attractive, image 107

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — or a traditional rose garden; is a robust species with a dense, image 95

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — Originating from Eastern Asia; it thrives in zones 3-9 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil, image 77

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — red flowers in the garden; which commonly measure 3 to 4 inches across, image 97

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