Botanical profile

Rugosa rose 'Yellow Jacket'

Latin name
Rosa rugosa 'Yellow Jacket'
Common name
Rugosa rose 'Yellow Jacket'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

The Rosa rugosa 'Yellow Jacket' is a vigorous shrub rose derived from the Rosa rugosa species, known for its exceptional hardiness and dense, rounded habit. It produces large, luminous yellow single flowers, delicately scented, which contrast elegantly with its dark green, corrugated foliage characteristic of rugosas. Flowering from early summer until autumn, it also offers large, decorative red hips at the end of the season. Very tolerant of poor soils, wind, and sea spray, it is perfect for informal hedges, naturalistic landscaping, or seaside plantings. The Rosa rugosa 'Yellow Jacket' attracts pollinators and is a robust choice for northern gardens seeking durability, fragrance, and low maintenance in full sun.

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
Low to moderate, drought tolerant once established
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
Bright yellow
Fruiting
Large decorative red rosehips
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Dense and rounded
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
163 cm (5 feet)
Width
100 cm (3.5 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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