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ROSA rugosa 'Alba'

Commonly known as Hedgehog rose, Japanese rose, Ramanas rose

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White, single flowers

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Deciduous - wrinkled leaves, each composed of 7-9, narrowly oblong leaflets 2.5-5cm (1-2in) long
White - from pale pink buds
Height - 2m (6½ft)
Spread - 1.2m (4ft)
Hedge - Ideal for hedging
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - vigorous, dense, Species rose with very prickly stems. Produces flowers singly or in small clusters followed by tomato-shaped red to orange-red hips
Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - invasive. It is illegal to allow to grow in the wild. Introduced into UK by Robert Fortune, Scottish plant hunter, in 1848. Good wildlife plant. Healthy, hardy and good for hedging
Pests & Diseases - see header 'ROSA'
Place of origin - eastern Russia, northern China, Korea, Japan.
Flower Shape - Cup-shaped - 8cm (3in) across
Single - Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - grows well in coastal areas
Hardiness - Fully hardy
Scented Plants - Scented flowers - fragrance (1-10) 7-8, very strong
Seasonal Interest - Autumn
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - moderately fertile.
Wildlife - Bee friendly
Bird friendly
Rabbit Resistant