Rugosa Rose Bushes
Rugosa Rose Bushes
Rugosa roses have the largest rose hips, making them an ideal shrub for those who enjoy collecting rose hips each fall. Intensely fragrant flowers, with a wonderful, classic rose scent, ideal for rose waters and tinctures. These deciduous shrubs are attractive to bees and the prickly branches provide good habitat for songbirds.
Scientific name: Rosa rugosa 'Hansa'
Type: Rugosa rose
Light requirements: Full sun
Full-grown size: 4-6' tall by 3-4' wide
Hardiness: Zone 3
Noteworthy: Very hardy. Richly-coloured, dark pink flowers. Heavily scented. Disease resistant.
Using rose hips: The inner hairs and seeds of rose hips should be removed before consuming. They were the original itching powder!
WE DO NOT SHIP LIVE PLANTS. THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT OUR NURSERY IN ERRINGTON, BC.