Rosa rugosa
Exposure: Full sun. Zones 2-7.
Soil: Easy to grow. Prefers well-drained organic soils but is quite tolerant of a variety of soils.
Growth habits: 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.
Landscape uses: Shrub borders, privacy or security hedges, forest gardens.
Edible/Medicinal properties: 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.
$24.00/2 gal, $30.00/3 gal, $39.00/5 gal