ROSA rugosa 'Rubra'

Commonly known as Hedgehog rose, Japanese rose, Ramanas rose

RUGOSA

Purplish-red, single flowers
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Wrinkled, leathery, dark green leaves, each composed of 7-9 narrowly oblong leaflets 2.5-5cm (1-2in) long
  • Purple
    Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
    Purplish crimson with yellow stamens
  • Height
    1.5m (5ft)
  • Spread
    1.2m (4ft)
  • Hedge
    Ideal for hedging
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Vigorous, dense rose with vey prickly stems. Flowers are 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

ROSA rugosa 'Rubra'

 
Available again from NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024 - Despatch will be anytime during November or December as stock becomes available. Bareroot hedging and roses can be delayed by unfavourable weather conditions.
£11.50 each 
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 5+ for £10.00 each
Delivery Information Available again from NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Good wildlife plant. Good for hedging. Healthy, hardy and grows well by the sea. Will grow taller if left unpruned
    Pests & Diseases
    Very disease resistant.
    Place of origin
    Eastern Russia, northern China, Korea, Japan
  • Core Plants
    Rosa
  • Flower Shape
    Cup-shaped
    To 8cm (3in) across
    Single
    Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub or mixed border
    Coastal / windswept
    Grows well in coastal areas
    Cottage garden
    Suitable for small gardens
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
    Fragrance (1-10) 7-8, very strong.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile, humus-rich
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Roses - Care Guide
1.5m (5ft)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  1.2m (4ft)
  

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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™.
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Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
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