Rose Rugosa

Rogusa Rose

Rugosa rose (Rosa rugosa) has strongly textured leaves, prickly stems, fragrant flowers, and conspicuous hips. It spreads by suckers and can form broad thickets; its ability to escape cultivation matters when choosing a planting site.

Its structure combines arching stems and dense branching. Growth is fast. The leaves are shed for winter. Autumn foliage can bring yellow, orange and red tones.

Choose a sunny, open site. Provide acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil and maintain even moisture. Check local invasive-plant guidance before planting, especially in coastal areas.

Size
• Height: 4-6 ft
• Width: 4-6 ft

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 2a–7b

Best Uses
• Border
• Accent Plant

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub, Rose

Height

4-6 ft

Width

4-6 ft

Hardiness zones

2a–7b

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Fall, Summer

Flower color

Pink, White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Fruit color

Orange, Red

Attracts

Songbirds

Soil

Acidic, Humus rich, Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border

Shape

Arching, Dense, Mounding, Multi Stem, Rounded, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes