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Rosa rugosa

Also Known As

  • Hedgehog Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Rosa rugosa plant details

Rosa rugosa is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer pink, red and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa rugosa

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink, red and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa rugosa

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A wonderful and very easy-going rose; large and exceptionally fragrant flowers that are generally pink, but sometimes white or red are followed by large edible hips giving it the common name of Tomato Rose. These 6' shrubs also have gorgeous red-orange fall color; a perfect choice for hedges, these roses are extremely adaptable, they will even grow in salt spray! S/M
A large, coarse shrub with heavily veined, bright green leaves and large, red-purple flowers throughout the summer. The one inch fruit is orange and red in fall and winter. Good barrier plant and very tolerant of cold and heat.

Gardening facts about Rosa rugosa plant

How to Grow Rosa rugosa

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
    • red
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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