Rosa rugosa – UNAVAILABLE

Full sun. Zones 2-7.

 

Easy to grow. Prefers well-drained organic soils but is quite tolerant of a variety of soils.

 

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.

 

Shrub borders, privacy or security hedges, forest gardens.

 

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.

 

$30.00/3 gal, $39.00/5 gal