| General Description | Rosa rugosa 'Rubra' is a medium-sized shrub whose single flowers have magenta-coloured petals. |
| ID Characteristic | Rugosa roses have very prickly stems. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun, in moist, well-drained soil. |
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Softly textured with very distinct venation, green turning yellow in autumn, margins serrate, leaflets arranged in rows with one at the tip. |
| Flower Description | Single, up to 9 cm in diameter, 5 petals are a deep magenta colour, fragrant. |
| Fruit Description | Hips are tomato-like and scarlet-coloured. |
