Hedgehog Rose. A fragrant, dense shrub rose with leathery, veined, dark green leaves. Pretty single, purplish red flowers 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 rubra
A fragrant, dense shrub rose with leathery, veined, dark green leaves. Pretty single, purplish red flowers in early summer followed by orange-red hips.
Category: Roses
Additional information
Generic | Rosa |
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Species | rugosa |
Varietry | rubra |
Common Name | Hedgehog Rose |
Flower Colour | red, purple |
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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