Rose rugosa typica

A very hardy, disease-resistant, repeating rose, Rosa rugosa typica is a deciduous, large shrub rose with a dense, bushy, upright habit. The foliage is mid-green and deeply veined and the stems are very prickly, rather than thorny. The flowers are large, single and a deep carmine, with golden stamens; they are strongly fragrant with the typical rugosa scent – rather like talcum powder. The flowers are followed by round red hips in autumn, if you have not dead-headed too assiduously. Rugosa rose typica is tolerant of poor soils and some shade and makes a good stock-proof hedge.

Site: Tolerates exposure, including coastal exposure
Soil: Well-drained soil, preferably moist and humus-rich, but tolerates poor soils
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Season of interest: Flowers midsummer to autumn
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 5’ (1.5m) Spread: 5’ (1.5m)

Photo by Letartean, cropped, and licensed under CC BY 3.0.