With Rosa rugosa 'Alba' (White Rugosa Rose 'Alba'), you get a tough, fragrant shrub rose that is well-suited to challenging landscapes. This rugosa rose forms a dense, upright, rounded plant with pure white, single flowers that appear in late spring and continue through summer with repeat bloom. It typically matures to about 36-48 inches tall, with a naturally broad, suckering habit that can fill space over time.

Plant it where it can receive full sun for best flowering, but it will also handle part shade. Rugosa roses are valued for their durability in poor, sandy, or gravelly soils and for their strong tolerance of salt spray, making this selection a classic choice for coastal gardens, dunes, and windy exposures. Glossy, textured green leaves add substance through the season and can color in fall.

After flowering, the plant can produce tomato-like rose hips that turn red-orange as they ripen. The hips are showy and can be harvested for culinary uses such as teas, jams, and jellies. Leave hips in place for seasonal interest and wildlife value, or deadhead spent blooms if you prefer to encourage more flowers rather than fruit set.

For care, give the shrub good drainage and water deeply during establishment. Once established, it handles dry spells better than many roses, but occasional deep watering helps keep growth and flowering steady. Prune in late winter to early spring to shape and remove dead or crossing stems, and allow extra room for its thorny, hedge-forming character.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-7 (-40 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
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 36-48"
• Spread: 60-84"
• Tolerant of: Drought, Poor Soil, Rabbits, Salt
• Attracts: Birds, Butterflies
• Edible: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes
• Long bloom time: Yes

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