Name: Rugosa rose 'Rosa Rugosa Alba'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: InStock

Latin name

Rosa rugosa 'Alba'

Common name

Rugosa rose 'Rosa Rugosa Alba'

Type

Flowering shrub

Family

Rosaceae

The rugosa rose 'Rosa Rugosa Alba' is the white-flowered version of the rugosa species, with the same qualities of robustness and floridity. Its single, pure white flowers are fragrant and followed by red berries. Very hardy, it reaches 120 to 180 cm, with dark green, crinkled foliage. An excellent choice for free-roaming hedges and natural gardens in difficult climates.

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

Blooming period

June to August

Flower color

Pure white

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Shape

Dense shrub

Height

160 cm (5 feet)

Width

150 cm (5 feet)

Growth rate

Average

Pets

Pollinators

Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Deer

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.