Hedgehog Rose. A fragrant, dense shrub rose with leathery, veined, dark green leaves. Pretty single, white flowers opening from pale pink buds in early summer followed by orange-red hips. Max Height 1m to 2.5m. Max Spread 1m to 2.5m. Flowers June to July. Fruits August. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Rosa rugosa ‘Alba’
A fragrant, dense shrub rose with leathery, veined, dark green leaves. Pretty single, white flowers opening from pale pink buds in early summer followed by orange-red hips.
Additional information
| Generic | Rosa |
|---|---|
| Species | rugosa |
| Varietry | 'Alba' |
| Common Name | Hedgehog Rose |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1m, 2.5m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 1m, 2.5m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | orange, red |
| Fruits When | August |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Dead head regularly |
| Border | Border, Hedging |
| Toxicity | |
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