If you want a tough, low-fuss shrub rose for challenging spots, Rosa rugosa 'Purple Pavement' delivers. This rugosa forms a dense, thorny shrub with textured foliage and ruffled purplish-red flowers that carry a noticeable fragrance. After bloom, it sets decorative hips that add seasonal interest and can draw birds to your garden.

Plant it where it will receive full sun for the strongest flowering. It grows to about 48-72 inches tall and typically forms a broad mound, so give it room to mature and to allow air to move through the canes. Rugosas are well suited to exposed sites and are often chosen for areas with road salt or coastal conditions where many other roses struggle.

Provide well-drained soil and water regularly during establishment; after that, it is generally tolerant of dry spells. Mulch helps even out soil moisture and reduces competition from nearby weeds. For best performance, avoid consistently waterlogged soil.

Prune in late winter or early spring by removing dead, damaged, or crossing canes and lightly shaping as needed. Because it can be vigorous and thorny, place it where maintenance access is easy and where its sturdy habit can be appreciated as a hedge, screen, or standout foundation shrub.

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
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 48-72"
• Spread: 36-60"
• Tolerant of: Drought, Salt
• Attracts: Birds
• Edible: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes

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