Rugosa Rose

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Rugosa Rose

The Rugosa Rose, 'Rosa Rugosa', is also called the Saltspray Rose is a favorite for creating the ultimate impenetrable hedge. It has beautiful pink flowers that continually bloom from June through August and are 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches in size. The Rugosa Rose develops 1 inch red berries in August which last through the winter to provide food for wildlife. It is a fast growing expanding by up to 2 feet per year and is suitable for any soil conditions. Be careful though, the Rugosa Rose is covered with thorns which only add to it's widespread use as a hedge. ... more info

 

Lilac - Korean This deciduous shrub is especially urban tolerant. It is the most common cultivar of the species, valued for its even more compact habit (to 4-6”). Meyeri is named after F. Meyer, who introduced this species to the United States from Northern China in the early 20th century.

Rugosa Rose