Rosa rugosa 'Alba' - rose

🌿 Characteristics

Type: Hardy perennial shrub
Common name: Rose 
Scientific name: Rosa rugosa alba
Flower color: Pure white, semi-double to double flowers
Height at maturity: 1.5 to 2 m (5 to 6.5 ft)
Width at maturity: 1.2 to 1.8 m (4 to 6 ft)
Habit: Compact and dense shrub
Flowering period: June to September (abundant reblooming)
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Moderate
Soil type: Well-drained, enriched with organic matter
Hardiness zone: Zones 2 to 9
Drought tolerance: Excellent once established
Nectar-producing plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic

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✂️ Care

Prune lightly in spring to maintain a balanced shape and encourage abundant flowering. This rugosa rose requires very little maintenance once established and offers spectacular, delicately fragrant blooms throughout the summer, complemented by decorative fruits in autumn.

Water generously during the first year after planting to promote deep root growth, then gradually reduce. Exceptionally hardy and with excellent disease and pest resistance, this rose is perfectly suited to Canadian gardens with minimal maintenance and reliable performance year after year.