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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 8–11Climate Mediterranean
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — as this robust plant can spread through suckers; rugosa Rose produces large, tomato-shaped red hips that attract, image 124

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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Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — reaching heights of 4-6 feet
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — Its notable for its wrinkled
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — dark green leaves and fragrant
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) — Rugosa Rose produces large, tomato-shaped red hips that attract wildlife
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — It thrives in zones 3-9 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — deciduous shrub well-known for its resilience and ornamental appeal
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — making it a versatile choice for diverse landscape designs
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — Originating from Eastern Asia
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — this species is notable for its textured
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — deeply veined leaves which convey a rich
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — contrasting sharply with the vibrant blooms
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — The foliage often extends 4 to 6 feet in height and spans a similar width
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — which commonly measure 3 to 4 inches across
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — as this robust plant can spread through suckers; rugosa Rose produces large, tomato-shaped red hips that attract, image 124
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 123
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — dark green leaves and fragrant; shrub / vine with red blooms, image 137

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