Rugosa Rose
Rosa rugosa
Rosa rugosa is a species of rose native to eastern Asia, in northeastern China, Japan, Korea and southeastern Siberia, where it grows on beach coasts, often on sand dunes. It is naturalized in much of Europe and parts of the United States and Canada. It should not be confused with Rosa multiflora, which is also known as "Japanese rose". The Latin word "rugosa" means "wrinkled", referring to the wrinkled leaves. Often used as an ornamental plant, it has become invasive in parts of Europe, North America and South America.
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At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 1.8 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 2–8
- Layers
- shrub
Functional roles
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
When: Lift suckers when dormant
Tough hedging rose with big hips for syrup; thrives on poor, salty, exposed sites.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.