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ROSA rugosa 'Roseraie de l'Hay'
Commonly known as Hedgehog rose, Japanese rose, Ramanas rose
SHRUB AND SPECIES
Purplish-crimson, double
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Deciduous - wrinkled, light green leaves, each composed of 7-9 narrowly oblong leaflets 2.5-5cm (1-2in) long. Leaves colour well in autumn
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - purplish crimson
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Height - 1.5m (5ft)
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Spread - 1.2m (4ft)
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Hedge - Ideal for hedging
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - vigorous, dense Rugosa with flowers produced almost continuously
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full sun
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Additional Features - Good to know - - good wildlife plant. Healthy, hardy and good for hedging
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Pests & Diseases - see header 'ROSA'
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Place of origin - Cochet-Cochet, France, 1861.
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Flower Shape - Cup-shaped - - cupped to flat 9cm (3½in) across
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Double - Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - grows well in coastal areas
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - fragrance (1-10) 5-6, strong
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile, humus-rich
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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ROSA rugosa 'Blanche Double de Coubert'
Japanese rose, Hedgehog rose, Ramanas rose
Available from £11.50

ROSA rugosa 'Alba'
Japanese rose, Hedgehog rose, Ramanas rose
Available from £8.50

ROSA rugosa
Japanese rose, Hedgehog rose, Ramanas rose
Available from £8.50

ROSA rugosa 'Rubra'
Japanese rose, Hedgehog rose, Ramanas rose
Available from £8.50
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
After Plant 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