Plant Rosa rugosa in full sun for the best flowering and healthiest growth, but it will also handle part shade, especially where summers are hot. You can expect a dense, thorny shrub about 48-72 inches tall with a similar spread, forming a rounded, mounding hedge over time. Flowers are fragrant and typically rose-pink to white, followed by showy hips that ripen late summer and can persist into fall or winter, adding seasonal interest and wildlife value.

Give your rugosa rose well-drained soil and steady moisture while it establishes. After it settles in, it is notably tolerant of wind, sandy sites, and salt spray, making it a strong option for coastal landscapes or exposed locations. It also tolerates a range of soils, including sandy and clay soils, as long as drainage is good and the roots are not left in saturated ground.

Water deeply during dry spells, mulch to conserve moisture and reduce soil splash, and prune in late winter to early spring to shape and renew growth. If you want hips, leave some spent blooms; if you prefer more repeat flowering, remove spent flowers as they fade. Use gloves when working around stems and consider siting it where thorns and eventual spread are not a problem, since this shrub can expand by suckers and form thickets in favorable conditions.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 2-7 (-50 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 48-72"
• Spread: 48-72"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Poor Soil, Rabbits, Salt
• Attracts: Birds, Butterflies
• Edible: Yes
• Good for erosion control: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes
• Long bloom time: Yes

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