Rugosa Rose Bushes

Rosa Rugosa Mail Order Buying Information

Rosa Rugosa mail order buying information. 'Rugosa' roses are very hardy and disease resistant, and known for their ability to grow in the most hostile environment, both hot and cold.

'Rugosas' survive despite neglect. But with regular rose care, Rosa Rugosas can make wonderful lanscape possibilities come true.

'Rosa Rugosa' species roses are popular as a thorny, dense hedge. They also produce large red hips in the fall. 'Rugosas' are resistant to salt spray, making them excellent for seashore gardens.

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Hybrid 'Rugosa' Roses

David Thompson Rose - $ 19.95 The David Thompson Rose, Rosa 'David Thompson', Hybrid Rugosa, is a hardy rugosa rose, that flowers freely through the season. The deep pink buds open to 2-3" rich fuchsia pink flowers that offer one of the most intense fragrances. The disease resistant foliage makes this an excellent addition to the landscape. This rose has its own root. The advantage of own root roses is that once established they are very resilient. If winter's freezing breezes kill the top growth, the rose will grow back in the spring, and the recovered rose will look the same as the one you purchased.

Jens Munk Rose - $ 19.95 The Jens Munk Rose, Rosa 'Jens Munk', is a hardy rugosa type rose that has very fragrant, medium pink, double flowers that are 2-3" in diameter and they bloom continuously throughout the summer. In the fall it is adorned with attractive rose hips. This rose has its own root. The advantage of own root roses is that once established they are very resilient. If winter's freezing breezes kill the top growth, the rose will grow back in the spring, and the recovered rose will look the same as the one you purchased.

Hansa - $ 19.95 Hansa Rose, Rosa 'Hansa', typifies the hardy shrub rose for many. It is a vigorous and resilient rose with a splendid multi-seasonal display. The large blooms of vibrant reddish-violet release an intense clove fragrance, yet that's just a portion of it. With the approach of fall, the leaves take on an orange hue and a profusion of large, meaty red fruits. Own root. This very fragrant rose has blossoms that appear in a large flush in early summer, and then repeat all summer, followed by large, scarlet hips. This plant grows about 6 feet tall and develops a vase-like shape, making it suitable to grow by itself. Very reliable and winter hardy, Hansa is a favorite with many because it reminds them of the roses their grandmothers grew .

White Rugosa - $ 19.95 White Rugosa Rose, Rosa rugosa alba, is like Rosa rugosa, but this white rose adapts to a variety of conditions, including where salt tolerance is a concern. Its pale blush pink buds open to highly fragrant snow-white blooms with creamy yellow stamens. In fall, the disease resistant foliage takes on shades of orange and scarlet to accompany the large orange red hips. Own root. It grows 3 to 6 feet, depending on how you prune and full sun is best, but will tolerate partial shade. It is quite drought resistant once established. This easy to grow hedge rose is completely winter hardy.

Frau Dagmar Hartopp Rose - $ 18.95 The Frau Dagmar Hartopp Rose, Rosa 'Frau Dagmar Hartopp', is very simply elegant and is very low maintenance. The fragrant, silvery-pink blooms are followed by large brick red hips in the fall. The foliage is bright green, crinkled and disease resistant turning reddish-purple then gold in autumn. This rose has its own root. The advantage of own root roses is that once established they are very resilient. If winter's freezing breezes kill the top growth, the rose will grow back in the spring, and the recovered rose will look the same as the one you purchased.

Rugosa Rose - $ 18.95 The Rugosa Rose, 'Rosa Rugosa', is also called the Saltspray Rose is a favorite for creating the ultimate impenetrable hedge. It has beautiful pink flowers that continually bloom from June through August and are 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches in size. The Rugosa Rose develops 1 inch red berries in August which last through the winter to provide food for wildlife. It is a fast growing expanding by up to 2 feet per year and is suitable for any soil conditions. Be careful though, the Rugosa Rose is covered with thorns which only add to it's widespread use as a hedge.

Pruning 'Rosa Rugosa' Bushes

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