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Species: Rosa rugosa

(roe'zah rue-goe'sah)

Rosa rugosa

Rugosa Rose; Saltspray Rose; Beach Tomato; Japanese/Ramanas Rose

Found on Course Walks

Zone 6 & 7 Plants plus shrubs

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

Many cultivars and hybrids exist for this plant. Below is a selection representative of the species, including the Pavement series of urban hardy groundcover roses.

'Agnes', 'Alba', 'Alboplena', 'Blanc Double de Coubert', 'Dwarf Pavement', 'F.J. Grootendorst', 'Foxi Pavement', 'Frau Dagmar Hastrup', 'Grootendorst Pink', 'Hansa', 'Jens Munk', 'Pierette Pavement', 'Purple Pavement', 'Showy Pavement', 'Snow Pavement ', 'Therese Bugnet', 'Topaz Jewel'

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub 4 to 8 feet

4' - 6' (spread 4' - 6')

Deciduous

rounded, open

very fragrant

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

3a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Tolerates salt spray, Tolerates salty soil

grows best in exposed sites with full sun

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

native to northern China, Korea, Japan; best growth if cut back annually, naturalized in eastern coastal US.

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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