Rosa rugosa – UNAVAILABLE
Full sun. Zones 2-7.
Easy to grow. Prefers well-drained organic soils but is quite tolerant of a variety of soils.
A sturdy multiple-stemmed species rose 4 to 6 feet tall and wide with bristly stems and fragrant, single 3 inch rose flowers in early summer followed by bright orange large rose hips dramatically displayed against the dark green foliage.
Shrub borders, privacy or security hedges, forest gardens.
Highly-nutritious fruits with loads of vitamin C are eaten fresh, stewed or pureed, and can make the finest jelly. Flowers can be used for teas and syrups.
$30.00/3 gal, $39.00/5 gal