Also known as Beach Plum · Beach Rose · Dog Rose
Rugosa rose (Rosa rugosa) is a hardy, salt-tolerant shrub with fragrant, crinkled flowers, abundant hips, and attractive fall color.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering and health.
Moderate
50% intensity
Consistent moisture, especially when young. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained, sandy, loamy
50% intensity
Cold Hardy
25% intensity
Very cold-hardy, tolerating temperatures well below freezing. Prefers moderate summers.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed in spring and after first bloom with a balanced rose fertilizer. Avoid late feeding.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Rugosa roses prefer consistent moisture, especially when establishing. Water deeply at the base of the plant, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months. Aim for about 2.
5 cm of water per week during the growing season, adjusting for rainfall.
Prune rugosa roses in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Pruning also helps maintain shape and encourages flowering.
Rugosa roses are quite forgiving with pruning, tolerating heavy cuts if necessary.
Rugosa roses can be propagated by softwood cuttings taken in early summer. They also root readily from hardwood cuttings taken in late autumn.
Seed propagation is possible but may result in offspring with different characteristics than the parent plant.
Repotting is generally not necessary for established rugosa roses as they are shrubs.
For container-grown plants, repot every 2-3 years in early spring or autumn to refresh the soil and provide more space for root growth. Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Where Rugosa Rose (Rosa rugosa) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa |
| Species | Rosa rugosa |
Similar in genus Rosa
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