Hardiness
Zone 2
Discover the plant
Rugosa rose
FamilyRosaceae
The Rugosa Rose, known by its botanical name Rosa rugosa, is a hardy shrub extremely valued for its exceptional resilience, fragrant blooms, and ease of cultivation. This vigorous rose produces large single to semi-double flowers, typically pink or white, which abundantly attract pollinators throughout the summer. Its deeply veined, dark green foliage is highly ornamental and sometimes takes on beautiful autumnal hues before the appearance of large, particularly decorative red rose hips. Thanks to its tolerance to poor soils, wind, salt, and harsh conditions, Rosa rugosa is ideal for hedges, coastal plantings, and low-maintenance gardens. Its dense, spreading habit also provides an excellent natural screen. Grown in full sun, this hardy rose adds texture, fragrance, and biodiversity to northern and naturalistic landscapes.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Moderate to regular during the season
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodLate spring to autumn
Flower colorMagenta rose to rosy violet
Foliage colorDark green
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingLarge reddish-orange rose hips
Maximum height1.8 m (5.9 ft)
Maximum width1.8 m (5.9 ft)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 2
Minimum temperature-40 °C (-40 °F)
