Rugosa rose 'FJ Grootendorst'
Rosa rugosa 'F.J. Grootendorst', also known as the 'F.J. Grootendorst' rugosa rose, is a vigorous and extremely hardy shrub derived from the Rosa rugosa species, prized for its unique blooms and remarkable resilience. It forms a dense, upright, branched bush with highly textured, dark green, corrugated foliage. Its small, double, crimson-red flowers with finely serrated petals, reminiscent of tiny carnations, appear in abundant clusters from early summer until autumn. Late in the season, it may produce decorative red rose hips. Highly tolerant of poor, sandy, or saline soils, wind, and intense cold, Rosa rugosa 'F.J. Grootendorst' is ideal for informal hedges, naturalistic plantings, or full-sun northern gardens.
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