Rosa rugosa

Rugose Rose, Japanese Rose, Saltspray Rose, Shrub Rose

Family: Rosaceae Rose


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 2A - 7B
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Pink, purple, red, white
Bloom time Summer
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, erosion control, ground cover, massing, seashore, specimen
Height 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Spread 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, upright or erect
Attributes and features Naturalizing