Rugosa Rose
Rosa rugosa
Also listed as Rosa andreae, Rosa calocarpa
Also known as Ramanas Rose, Japanese Rose, Beach Rose
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A hardy, disease-resistant shrub rose with fragrant pink, red, or white flowers and distinctive wrinkled foliage that turns golden in fall. Produces colorful hips and requires minimal maintenance once established.
Why grow it
Rosa rugosa offers reliable hardiness and disease resistance compared to many hybrid roses, thriving in USDA zones 2-9 with minimal fungal pressure. The species tolerates poor soils, salt spray, and exposed sites better than most ornamental roses, making it useful for challenging microclimates. Fall foliage color and persistent hips extend seasonal interest beyond the bloom period, and the plant requires little pruning or chemical input once established.
Watch out for
Rugosa roses spread vigorously through root suckering and can dominate plantings if not managed; regular removal of emerging shoots keeps the plant in bounds. The dense, prickly growth makes hand weeding and pruning labor-intensive compared to less thorny alternatives. Volunteer seedlings may appear at some distance from parent plants in favorable conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rosaceae
Native Range
Eastern Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A hardy, disease-resistant shrub rose with fragrant pink, red, or white flowers and distinctive wrinkled foliage that turns golden in fall. Produces colorful hips and requires minimal maintenance once established.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Rugosa Rose grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Rosa rugosa offers reliable hardiness and disease resistance compared to many hybrid roses, thriving in USDA zones 2-9 with minimal fungal pressure. The species tolerates poor soils, salt spray, and exposed sites better than most ornamental roses, making it useful for challenging microclimates. Fall foliage color and persistent hips extend seasonal interest beyond the bloom period, and the plant requires little pruning or chemical input once established.
Watch out for
Rugosa roses spread vigorously through root suckering and can dominate plantings if not managed; regular removal of emerging shoots keeps the plant in bounds. The dense, prickly growth makes hand weeding and pruning labor-intensive compared to less thorny alternatives. Volunteer seedlings may appear at some distance from parent plants in favorable conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rosaceae
Native Range
Eastern Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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