rugosa rose
Family
RosaceaeScientific Name
Rosa rugosaOther Common Names:
beach rose
Leaves
The deciduous compound leaves are dark green and lustrous. The stout stems are densely covered with fine thorns and develop colonies from underground stems after a few years
Identifying Characteristics
This erect, many branched, introduced, leafy shrub will grow to a height of four or five feet.
Flower Seed Head
The two to three inch diameter flowers will range from white to purple. Single blooms emerge all summer long. The flowers give rise to tomato-like red hips which range in size from inch to 1 inch in diameter. Heavy fruiting usually begins the second year after establishment.
Where Found
Rugosa rose is a native of China, but has a wide range of adaptability. Its best performance is on sandy, light textured soils, but it will do well on medium textured soils. This rose will not tolerate poorly drained sites. It is well adapted to coastal environments.
Life Cycle
perennial
Plant Type
Shrub