WHITE JAPANESE ROSE ROSA RUGOSA ALBA

WHITE JAPANESE ROSE - ROSA RUGOSA ALBA

very fragrant, great as hedge or single specimen

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White Japanese Rose is a white form of Rosa rugosa that is native to Japan and eastern Siberia. It is a vigorous growing shrub up to 6 feet in height and has pure white 4 inch scented flowers which are produced from June to September. It is actually one of the few species roses to re-bloom. Blooms are followed by large orange-red hips, many the size and color of cherry tomatoes. The hips are highly ornamental and persist on the plant well into winter, and may be used to make jelly, rose-hip syrup and even homemade wine. Like all Rugosas, these are widely recognized for their low maintenance, pest and disease resistance, fragrant blooms and extreme hardiness.

These make wonderful hedges, look great in a mixed shrub border or grow them as a specimen plant. It is easy to see why Rosa rugosa alba is one of the highest rated roses by the American Rose Society - highly fragrant, disease resistant, winter hardy, easy to maintain, and its wonderful large hips.

zone 2-9

Sowing instructions

Cold stratify the seeds at 40°F for 90 to 120 days to prepare the seedcoat for emergence. After stratification seeds can be planted any time of the year. This is an easy-to-grow species, although well-drained soil is key to its success. Slightly acidic soil is preferred, although the plant is adaptable enough for this not to make that much of a difference. It is extremely salt tolerant and can grow well in pure sand.