Rosa rugosa (Rugosa Rose, Japanese or Ramanas Rose)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa |
| Species | rugosa |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Northeastern China, Japan, Korea and southeastern Siberia. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June |
Description and Growing Information
| Leaf Description | 3 - 4 cm long with a distinctly corrugated surface, pinnate with 5 - 9 leaflets (most often 7). |
| Flower Description | Pleasantly scented, dark pink to white, 6 - 9 cm in diameter, petals are slightly wrinkled. |
| Fruit Description | Hips are 2 - 3 cm wide, not elongated like most. |
Photographs
Rosa rugosa 'Martin Frobisher'
Rosa rugosa 'Hansa'
Rosa rugosa 'Henry Hudson'.
Rosa rugosa 'Rubra', RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England.