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    • Photo of Rosa rugosa by Grace Peterson

    Photo by Grace Peterson

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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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.

    By: Garden World

    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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    Rosa glauca

    Scientific Name: Rosa glauca var. rubrifolia

    aka Rosa rubrifolia, Red Leaf Rose

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    2a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'-8'

    Width: 6'-9'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Rosa glauca flower by Cistus Nursery
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    Rosa villosa

    aka Rosa pomifera, Apple Rose

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Rosa villosa flower by Phyzome
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    Rosa minutifolia

    aka Baja Rose, Baja Wild Rose, Small-leafed Rose

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Rosa minutifolia close-up, flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Rosa pisocarpa

    aka Cluster Rose, Swamp Rose

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'-10'

    Width: 3'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Rosa pisocarpa flower by J.G. in SF
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    Rosa woodsii

    aka Western Wild Rose, Woods' Rose

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-7'

    Width: 3'-7'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Rosa woodsii close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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