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Rugosa Roses
Rugosa roses are among the toughest of garden roses. They originated in China, Japan and Korea centuries ago but it was not until the 1970s that breeders actively began to create newer varieties. Rugosa roses differ greatly in appearance than other roses. They are dense and robust in form, very thorny, and the leaves are thick and heavily veined. In contrast, the blooms of the rugosa appear fragile - somewhat like crinkled silk.
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Plump rose hips appear following the bloom period in spring and foliage turns an attractive bronze color in the fall. Rugosas make wonderful hedges and look good in a mixed shrub border. Their hardiness and their ability to withstand sea spray make them popular in northern climates and coastal areas. Rugosas are very disease resistant and do NOT like to be sprayed with chemicals. Spraying will actually cause the leaves to turn yellow. Not all rugosas perform well in the South, so select varieties carefully.
Linda Campbell
Moje Hammarberg
Mrs. Anthony Waterer
Pink Grootendorst
Polar Ice
Polar Sun
Red Max Graf
Roserie De L'Hay
Rosa Magnifica
Rosa Rugosa
Rosa Rugosa alba
Sarah Van Fleet
Wild Spice