Species: Rosa rugosa
(roe'zah rue-goe'sah)
Rugosa Rose; Saltspray Rose; Beach Tomato; Japanese/Ramanas Rose
Found on Course Walks
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
