Rugosa Rose

Rosa rugosa

Rugosa Rose (Rosa rugosa) is a fast-growing shrub, hardy in USDA zones 2-7, that matures to about 4-6 ft × 4-6 ft. It does best in full sun with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect yellow, orange and pink blooms in spring and summer. It attracts songbirds, stands up well to drought, poor soil and salt.

USDA zones

2-7

Sun

Full sun

Water

Medium

Mature size

4-6 ft × 4-6 ft

Growth rate

Fast

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist

Bloom color

Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White

Bloom season

Spring, Summer

Attracts

Songbirds

Tough against

Drought, Poor soil, Salt

Native to

Eastern Russia, Korea, Japan, northern China