Botanical profile

Rugosa rose

Latin name
Rosa rugosa
Common name
Rugosa rose
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Rosaceae

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.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Moderate to regular during the season
Soil type
Rich and well-drained
Minimum temperature
-40 °C (-40 °F)
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Late spring to autumn
Flower color
Magenta rose to rosy violet
Fruiting
Large reddish-orange rose hips
Foliage color
Dark green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded and bushy
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.8 m (5.9 ft)
Width
1.8 m (5.9 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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