Rosa rugosa 'Hansa' (Hansa Rose)
Michael's Opinion
What I would consider to be a rose thug, a plant with no sophistication but well suited for those difficult spots in the landscape such as parking lot islands.
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa |
| Species | rugosa |
| Cultivar | 'Hansa' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 2 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1.5-2 m |
| Spread | 1.5-2 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | Large, vase-shaped shrub; leaves pinnately compound; flowers solitary, simple, reddish-pink. Winter ID: long, uneven prickles densely covering the stems that point out or up. |
| Shape | Upright spreading, round. |
| Landscape | Fragrance, hedges or screens and as a security/barrier. Suited to difficult urban situations. |
| Propagation | Propagate by cutting, or division. |
| Notable Specimens | The parking lot of the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens and School of Horticulture, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
A mature planting in the parking lot of the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens and School of Horticulture, Niagara Falls.
