Rose 'Alba', Rosa 'White Japanese Rose, White Wrinkled Rose, Ramanas Rose, Shrub Roses
Rosa rugosa ‘Alba’ is a vigorous, medium-sized shrub with a dense, upright, rounded habit. Blooming profusely from late spring to early fall, it boasts large, fragrant, pure white, single flowers, 3.5 in. across (9 cm). The blossoms are followed by large fruits that are as pretty as the flowers themselves. Resembling cherry tomatoes, the striking scarlet rose hips, provide a beautiful contrast against the foliage of glossy, rich green leaves, which turns attractive shades of yellow, orange, and red in fall. Cherished for the length of its flowering season and its heavenly fragrance, this reliable shrub is wonderful when used as a specimen, flowering hedge, or in a mixed border. Place it near a corner where you frequently pass.
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Roses, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa - Shrub Rose, Rosa |
| Common names | Rose, Rugosa Rose, Japanese Rose |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spacing | 48" - 60" (120cm - 150cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Roses, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa - Shrub Rose, Rosa |
| Common names | Rose, Rugosa Rose, Japanese Rose |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spacing | 48" - 60" (120cm - 150cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden |
How many Rosa rugosa ‘Alba’ (Rugosa Rose) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Rosa rugosa ‘Alba’ (Rugosa Rose) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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