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ROSA rugosa 'Alba'
Commonly known as Hedgehog rose, Japanese rose, Ramanas rose
SHRUB AND SPECIES
White, single flowers
Further Reading....
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DeciduousWrinkled leaves, each composed of 7-9, narrowly oblong leaflets 2.5-5cm (1-2in) long
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WhiteFrom pale pink buds -
Height2m (6½ft) -
Spread1.2m (4ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightVigorous, dense, Species rose with very prickly stems. Produces flowers singly or in small clusters followed by tomato-shaped red to orange-red hips
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
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Partial shade
ROSA rugosa 'Alba'
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Additional Features
Good to knowInvasive. 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 & DiseasesSee header 'ROSA'
Place of originEastern Russia, northern China, Korea, Japan. -
Core PlantsRosa
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Flower ShapeCup-shaped8cm (3in) acrossSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptGrows well in coastal areas
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HardinessFully hardy
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Scented PlantsScented flowersFragrance (1-10) 7-8, very strong
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilModerately fertile.
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
Bird friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Roses - Care Guide
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ROSA rugosa
Japanese rose, Hedgehog rose, Ramanas rose
Available from £8.50
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Japanese rose, Hedgehog rose, Ramanas rose
Available from £8.50
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Japanese rose, Hedgehog rose, Ramanas rose
Available from £13.00
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Japanese rose, Hedgehog rose, Ramanas rose
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant Rose - Organic Plant Food
This organic plant food from Empathy contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi and is especially formulated for roses.
Easy to use at any time of the year to feed or top dress your plants.
Only £7.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
SB Plant Invigorator
This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide.
Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
Only £9.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
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