Hybrid Rugosas

Hybrid Rugosas trace their lineage back to the species Rosa rugosa from the sandy shores of Japan and China.  Excellent for "trouble spots" like sandy, poor soil, or shade, yet they most all reward with an exquisite clove/spice fragrance from repeating blooms with fall hips (of Vitamin C fame) and glorious leaf color.   They're also known to be disease free/resistant and organically inclined (their unique rugose/wrinkled leaves) prefer not to be sprayed with anything). Hardiest of garden roses to zone 3/4.  Everyone should be able to grow at least one Rugosa rose as different cultivars grow anywhere from 3 to 6 ft tall and wide, and in just about any climate.

Our plants are own-root (not grafted) and shipped in 6" band pots (not bareroot).  See the availability list for prices and ordering.


Belle PoitevineBelle Poitevine (Bruant 1894)  Large lavender pink, very fragrant flowers on a healthy rugose bush.  6 x 4 ft.

Blanc Double de CoubertBlanc Double de Coubert (Cochet-Cochet 1892) White, fragrant, shiny dark green leaves, good autumn color with occasional hips. Shade tolerant. Peter Beales calls it "one of the outstanding Rugosa hybrids" - a cross from R. rugosa alba and 'Sombreuil', according to the breeder, but questioned by many other authorities. 5 x 4 ft.

Frau Dagmar HartoppFrau Dagmar Hartopp (Hastrup 1914)  Clear silver pink petals in single flower form.  Pronounced yellow stamens.  Very fragrant.  Dark green rugose leaves.  Excellent in fall with large red hips.  3 x 4 ft.













Roseraie de l'HayRoseraie de l'Haÿ (Cochet-Cochet 1901) A crimson purple/mauve very fragrant semi-double flower. Peter Beales says it's "one of the best loved of all the Rugosa hybrids". Loose flowers open somewhat flat on dark green semi-gloss rugose foliage. Shade tolerant as are all Rugosas. Continuous bloom, good autumn color, few hips. 6 x 5 ft.

Rugosa MagnificaRugosa Magnifica (VanFleet 1905) Another wonderfully scented Hybrid Rugosa, this one by VanFleet. Deep pink/mauve, semi-double flowers bloom on a vigorous, low spreading shrub to about 4 x 5 ft. Good fall hips.

ScabrosaScabrosa (Harkness 1950) Large single 5" mauve flowers exude a heavy fragrance.  Excellent for the coldest of climates and it produces good hips in the fall as well. Free-flowering and makes a good hedge.  6 x 5 ft.

Topaz JewelTopaz Jewel® (Moore 1987)  Ralph Moore (of miniature roses fame) crossed Golden  Angel x  Belle Poitevine to come up with this great yellow Rugosa.  The blooms are medium yellow and fragrant, bringing with it the Rugosa habit of shade tolerance, repeat bloom and winter hardiness (especially nice to have a repeating yellow for customers in colder climates)  5 x 4 ft,



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