Rosa rugosa - rose bush
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Hardy perennial shrub
Common name: Rose
Scientific name: Rosa rugosa
Flower color: Pure white, semi-double to double flowers
Mature height: 1.5 to 2 m (5 to 6.5 ft)
Mature width: 1.2 to 1.8 m (4 to 6 ft)
Habit: Compact and dense shrubby
Flowering period: June to September (abundant repeat flowering)
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Moderate
Soil type: Well-drained, enriched with organic matter
Hardiness zone: Zone 2 to 9
Drought tolerance: Excellent once established
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
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✂️ Maintenance
Prune lightly in spring to maintain a balanced shape and encourage generous flowering. This Rugosa rose requires very little maintenance once established and offers spectacular and delicately scented blooms throughout the summer season, complemented by decorative fruits in autumn.
Water generously during the first year after planting to promote deep root establishment, then gradually reduce. Exceptionally hardy and with excellent resistance to diseases and pests, this rose adapts perfectly to Canadian gardens with minimal maintenance and reliable performance year after year.

