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Posted 04/18/2023 in Shrub

Rosa Rugosa

Grows 4-5 ft. tall; forms an almost impenetrable hedge. Attractive blooms and scarlet hips. Foliage turns fiery red in fall.

Post Details

Latin Name
Rosa Rugosa
Common Name
Rugosa Rose
Planting Zone
Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7
Special Interest
Attracts Birds Attracts Butterflies
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
4-6 ft
Spread
4-6 ft
Potential Pests
Black spot, powdery mildew, rust, rose rosette, aphids, beetles, borers, scale, thrips, rose midgets

Plant Story

Grows 4-5 ft. tall; forms an almost impenetrable hedge. Attractive blooms and scarlet hips. Foliage turns fiery red in fall.

Special Care Instructions

Remove spent flowers to encourage rebloom. Prune in the late winter to early spring.

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