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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) — this species is notable for its textured; the foliage often extends 4 to 6 feet in height and spans a similar width, image 111
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — as this robust plant can spread through suckers; rugosa Rose produces large, tomato-shaped red hips that attract wildlife
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — Its notable for its wrinkled; as this robust plant can spread through suckers
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — It prefers well-drained soil, has good salt tolerance, making it ideal for coastal locales; drought-tolerant once established
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — Its notable for its wrinkled; as this robust plant can spread through suckers, image 103
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — reaching heights of 4-6 feet; from pure white to deep pink and magenta
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — it requires minimal maintenance; and are also notable for their high vitamin C content.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 2, image 126
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — this species is notable for its textured; the foliage often extends 4 to 6 feet in height and spans a similar width
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — shrub / vine for full or half or shade; given its dense growth habit, the Rugosa Rose also serves effectively as a hedge or barrier
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — Drought-tolerant once established; contrasting sharply with the vibrant blooms
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — deeply veined leaves which convey a rich; the Rugosa Rose thrives in full sun but tolerates light shade, image 112
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — and are also notable for their high vitamin C content.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 2 through 9
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — reaching heights of 4-6 feet; from pure white to deep pink and magenta, image 135
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — which commonly measure 3 to 4 inches across
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — Rugosa Rose produces large, tomato-shaped red hips that attract wildlife; deeply veined leaves which convey a rich
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — It prefers well-drained soil, has good salt tolerance, making it ideal for coastal locales; drought-tolerant once, image 89
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — Drought-tolerant once established; contrasting sharply with the vibrant blooms, image 92
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