Rosa rugosa Alba - White Japanese Rose

Also known as White Japanese Rose. Attractive white flowers are followed by big red hips, Rosa rugosa Alba is an extremely robust plant that is excellent as an informal hedge by the sea. You will need to cut out any suckers that pop up alongside the hedge to keep it in check.

Site: Tolerates coastal exposure
Soil: Any well-drained soil
Position: Full sun, partial shade
Season of Interest: Flowers in Summer and good foliage colour & hips in Autumn
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 5ft (1.5m) Spread: 5ft (1.5m)