Rosa rugosa (Rugosa Rose)

Short Overview
Rosa rugosa is a robust shrub rose valued for its fragrant flowers, textured foliage, and tolerance of coastal conditions. It is commonly used in hedges and landscape plantings.

Key Characteristics

Plant type: Deciduous shrub
Foliage color: Dark green, wrinkled leaves
Flower color: Pink to white single flowers (varies by cultivar)
Bloom time: Late spring through summer
Foliage: Thick, rugose leaves with serrated edges
Growth habit: Dense, spreading
Mature size: Typically 1–2 m (3–6.5 ft) tall

General Growing Notes

Light: Full sun preferred
Water: Moderate water needs
Soil: Tolerates sandy and poor soils
Care considerations: May spread by suckers
Note: Produces large ornamental rose hips