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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

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — making it a suitable addition for a low-maintenance, image 94

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — commonly known as Rugosa Rose; its notable for its wrinkled, image 67

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

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — which commonly measure 3 to 4 inches across; making it a versatile choice for diverse landscape designs, image 115

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — deeply veined leaves which convey a rich

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — and are also notable for their high vitamin C content.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 2 through 9; this species is notable, image 87

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — It thrives in zones 3-9 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — contrasting sharply with the vibrant blooms; or a traditional rose garden, image 80

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — large single or double blossoms ranging from white to deep pink which bloom from summer to fall, image 39

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — it requires minimal maintenance

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — deeply veined leaves which convey a rich; the Rugosa Rose thrives in full sun but tolerates light shade

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — is a robust species with a dense; originating from Eastern Asia, image 134

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — These blooms present a palette of colors, image 83

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — The flowers persist through the growing season; red flowers in the garden, image 118

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — The flowers persist through the growing season; red flowers in the garden

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — red flowers in the garden; which commonly measure 3 to 4 inches across, image 130

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — The flowers persist through the growing season; red flowers in the garden, image 85

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — large single or double blossoms ranging from white to deep pink which bloom from summer to fall

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — Care should be taken to provide it with adequate space to prevent overcrowding; shrub / vine for full or half or shade, image 90

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — Given its dense growth habit, the Rugosa Rose also serves effectively as a hedge or barrier plant; deciduous shrub, image 96

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — Care should be taken to provide it with adequate space to prevent overcrowding

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — making it a versatile choice for diverse landscape designs

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — the Rugosa Rose thrives in full sun but tolerates light shade

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