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Rosaceae
Shrubs
Rugosa rose 'Alba'
Hardiness
Zone 2
Discover the plant
Family
Rosaceae
The Rosa rugosa ‘Alba’ is an extremely hardy shrub rose derived from the species Rosa rugosa, valued for its robustness and luminous flowering. It forms a dense, rounded bush with highly textured, crinkled dark green foliage that is disease resistant. Its large, single, pure white, lightly fragrant flowers bloom abundantly from early summer until autumn. In late season, it produces large, decorative orange-red rose hips that extend its ornamental interest and benefit wildlife. Highly tolerant of poor, sandy, or saline soils, as well as wind and intense cold, the Rosa rugosa ‘Alba’ is perfectly suited for informal hedges, naturalistic landscaping, and Nordic gardens in full sun.
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Minimum temperature
'-40°F
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
Flower color
Pure white
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Growth rate
Average
Bloom period
June to August
Fruiting
Large decorative orange-red rose hips
Maximum height
150 cm (5 feet)
Maximum width
120 cm (4 feet)
Its strengths, naturally.
Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
