Frau Dagmar Hartopp Rugosa Rose

Fru Dagmar Hastrup (aka Frau Dagmar Hartopp)

Rugosa
Origin - Hastrup, 1914
Parentage - Unknown
Color - Dark pink fading to silvery pink
Foliage - Dark green/gold and purple in fall
Thorns - Strong
Size - 3' - 4' h. x 3' - 4' w.
Fragrance - Strong, sweet
Repeat bloom - Yes
Disease resistance - Good
Hardiness - Zone 4

Much smaller than most rugosas, Fru Dagmar Hastrup only grows to about 3 or 4 feet tall. It is a good choice for the smaller garden.

The blooms are single and begin as deep pink which slowly unfurl to pale silvery pink with yellow stamens. The foliage is a luxuriant green and crinkled which is typical of the rugosas and the leaves turn purple and gold after the first frost. It also develops a healthy crop of very large rose hips in the autumn. The hips, coupled with a sprinkling of fall blooms, make a beautiful combination.