Rosa Rugosa, Bare Root
Fragrant Blooms and Vitamin-Rich Rose Hips
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Rosa Rugosa, also known as the Wrinkled Rose or the Rugosa Rose, is a hardy and adaptable shrub rose that is native to the northeastern coast of Asia. It is known for its beautiful, fragrant flowers, its large edible hips, and its ability to thrive in a variety of climates. The Rugosa Rose is a versatile shrub that can be used as a hedge, a border plant, or a specimen plant. It is also a valuable wildlife plant, providing food and shelter for a variety of birds and animals.
The hips of the Rugosa Rose are a good source of vitamin C and can be used to make tea, jam, and jelly. The rose hips are also said to have medicinal properties. This is the species most commonly used in industry for rose hips for tea!
Tree Height: 4-6 feet
Fruit Size: 1-2 inches
Shape: Round to oval
Taste: Tart and sweet
Color: Red to orange
Cold Hours: 800-1000
Fruit Maturity Time: September
Flowering Time: Early-mid flowering (before strawberries)
Pollination:
The Rugosa Rose is a self-fertile rose, meaning that it does not need another rose bush to pollinate it. However, planting multiple Rugosa Rose bushes will increase your yield of hips. See our Pollination page for more information on cross-pollination varieties and requirements!
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Sun RequirementsFull Sun, Part Sun/Shade
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Soil RequirementsMedium, Medium-Dry, Medium-Wet
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Bloom ColorPink
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Bloom TimeJune, July, August, September
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USDA Hardiness ZonesZone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7
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