Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Rosa rugosa
Last Review
Features
Flowers are deep pink, rose pink or white in late spring and early summer (flowers may be produced sporadically throughout summer), and they may be single or double; fragrant; summer foliage is leathery and wrinkled, giving it a distinct texture; autumn color is yellow and orange; fruits are large red-orange "hips" that are edible.
Culture
Full sun; moist, well-drained soil is best, but it will tolerate some dryness; prefers acid soil, but will tolerate alkaline soils.
Notes
This rose is very salt tolerant.
Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
4.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
6.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
4.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
6.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form
Rounded to slightly broad rounded (due to suckering)
Native Regions, Text
China, Korea and Japan
Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Images
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18563
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18564
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18565
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18566
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
436