Pink Rugosa Rose
Rosa rugosa
Pronunciation: ROH-zuh rew-GOH-suh
SKU #07192
| Description | Attractive, vibrant purple-red flowers dot upright, prickly stems of this durable, minimal care rose. Forms a densely branched barrier with leathery dark green foliage that is excellent for creating an impenetrable hedge or border. Bright red rose hips develops after blooms drop. Reliable plant holds up to cold, wind, drought, and salt. Deciduous. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Summer |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 8 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Hedge |
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| Design Ideas | Beauty and function combine with this good-looking, easy care rose. Rugosas make a fine prickly hedge for hot, windy locations; also excellent for seaside planting. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Spirea (Spiraea); Speedwell (Veronica); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Salvia (Salvia) |
| Care | Provide enriched, loamy, well-drained soil. Most vigorous in cooler northern regions. Water deeply, regularly to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought, particularly in coastal regions. Protect from extreme cold when young. Fertilize in early spring. Prune lightly in late winter to shape. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.