F.J. Grootendorst Rugosa Rose

Flowers of F.J. Grootendorst are dark red and small, reminiscent of carnations, and are borne in huge clusters. They appear profusely in spring and repeat well throughout the growing season. A bush in full grown makes an impressive showing from a distance

Rugosa Origin - de Goey, 1918 Parentage - Rosa Rugosa seedling x unknown Polyantha Color - Dark red/magenta Foliage - Dark green Thorns - Strong Size - 6' - 8' h. x 4' - 5' w. Fragrance - Light Repeat bloom - Yes Disease resistance - Very good Hardiness - Zone 4 - 11

The Name of the Rose - Named after the owner of the nursery which introduced it.

Rugosas make excellent landscape specimens and their luxuriant foliage makes them unique among other roses. For a tough, carefree and beautiful rose, rugosas are hard to beat. They are extremely hardy and can grow in difficult conditions such as seaside locations.

Culture:
Requires a neutral to acid soil, otherwise very adaptable. Full sun. F.J. Grootendorst grows in an upright position and reaches about 7 feet high and 4 feet wide. It responds well to pruning so it can be kept smaller if desired. I have it planted in a perennial border where it blends in well but also makes a dramatic focal point.

Rugosas do not like to be sprayed or coddled. If you do, their leaves turn yellow! Some rugosas do well in different areas of the country. This one will perform well in the South. The denseness of the shrub and vicious thorns makes this a good choice for an impenetrable hedge or burglar deterrent.

Notes:
A hybrid cultivar with small red flowers borne in clusters. Is susceptible to foliage diseases in wet years. The other Grootendorst selections pictured here differ primarily in flower color: 'Grootendorst Supreme' has deep red flowers and 'Pink Grootendorst' has medium pink flowers.