Rosa rugosa alba

Alba Rose

The white form of rugosa rose bears single white flowers with a strong rose fragrance. Bloom repeats from early summer into early fall, followed by conspicuous orange-red hips. The shrub spreads vigorously, and autumn leaves can turn orange to red.

Grow in full sun with room for its spreading habit.

Typical grower size
Height: 4-6 feet
Width: 4-6 feet

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Rose

Height

4-6 ft

Width

4-6 ft

Hardiness zones

2–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Fall, Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Orange, Red

Fruit color

Orange Red

Shape

Spreading

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No