The best of the double whites with recurrent blooms of lush fragrance. Large 2½–3" blossoms are creamy and substantial as if they were carved out of snow-white ivory; not fluffy like some other doubles. Begins blooming in June with some recurrence thereafter. Infrequent hips. Attractive dark shiny green foliage. Good fall color. Open vigorous shrub. Z3. (9–18" bare-root plants)
We no longer offer straight Rosa rugosa seedlings. Many wonderful old and new roses carry rugosa in their parentage (sometimes of an undetermined amount), and we have not observed these hybrids to be harmful to the environment. However the State of Maine legally requires us to include this statement: “R. rugosa: Invasive species, harmful to the environment. Do not plant in coastal environments, especially on or near sand dunes. Alternatives: Virginia rose, bayberry, red chokeberry, and beach plum.”
For more info:
About Rosa rugosa.
Plant crowns 4–6' apart, in a large well-fertilized hole, in an area with at least 4–6 hrs of sun per day.
For more info:
About Roses.
