Rugosa rose (Rosa rugosa)
Rugosa rose, also known as Beach rose, Letchberry
This robust shrub thrives in diverse climates and poor soils. It blooms with large flowers from summer to winter, and its hips are both bird-attracting and edible for humans. Despite its attractive appearance, the Rugosa Rose is regarded as invasive in certain areas.
Key Facts About Rugosa rose
Attributes of Rugosa rose
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
1 m to 1.5 m
Spread
1.2 m to 1.8 m
Leaf Color
Green Yellow
Flower Size
6 cm to 9 cm
Flower Color
Pink Red White Purple Yellow
Scientific Classification of Rugosa rose
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Roses, elms, figs, and allies
Family
Rose
Genus
Roses
Species
Rugosa rose