Botanical profile

Rugosa rose 'Linda Campbell'

Latin name
Rosa rugosa 'Linda Campbell'
Common name
Rugosa rose 'Linda Campbell'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

The Rosa rugosa ‘Linda Campbell’ is a vigorous shrub rose derived from Rosa rugosa, known for its abundant flowering and exceptional hardiness. It forms a dense, rounded bush with dark green, textured, crinkled foliage. Its intense carmine red, slightly fragrant double flowers appear in abundance from early summer until autumn. In late season, it develops large, decorative orange-red rose hips that extend its ornamental interest. Very tolerant of poor, sandy or saline soils, wind, and intense cold, Rosa rugosa ‘Linda Campbell’ is perfectly suited for informal hedges, naturalistic landscaping, and Nordic gardens in full sun. Robust and easy to maintain, it promotes biodiversity and offers a lasting presence in the landscape.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Watering
Very drought tolerant once established. Regular watering only the first year or during severe droughts.
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.
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to August
Flower color
Carmine red
Fruiting
Large, decorative, orange-red rose hips
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Dense shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
155 cm (5 feet)
Width
120 cm (4 feet)
Growth rate
Average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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