Rugosa Rose Schneekoppe

Highly fragrant and resilient, 'Schneekoppe' aka 'Snow Pavement' is a very reliable white flowering rugosa rose. In early Summer, it produces clusters of large, semi-double flowers that open with a delicate hint of lavender-pink before maturing to a brilliant, glistening white. These blooms possess a heady, intoxicating fragrance. This variety is prized for its tidy, mound-forming habit and its tough as nails constitution. The foliage is dense, leathery, and bright green, boasting exceptional natural resistance to blackspot and mildew. Like its siblings, 'Schneekoppe' produces a beautiful secondary display of large, fleshy red hips in the Autumn, which contrast sharply against the foliage as it turns shades of yellow and gold. Whether used as a low flowering hedge, a fragrant groundcover, or a sturdy coastal shrub, it provides a sophisticated, low-maintenance display that thrives even in challenging conditions.

Site: Tolerates exposure, including coastal exposure
Soil: Any well-drained soil, including poor sandy, or heavy soil, but must be well drained
Position: Full sun
Season of interest: Summer and Autumn in particular
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 2 to 3’ (60-90cm) Spread: 3 to 4’ (90 to 120cm)

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