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'Rosa rugosa 'Alba'' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Rosaholic's Southern California Garden
HMF Ratings:
72 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT.
ARS:
White, near white or white blend Species.
Class:
Species / Wild, Species Cross.
Bloom:
White. Strong fragrance. 5 petals. Medium to large, single (4-8 petals), cluster-flowered bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season.
Habit:
Armed with thorns / prickles, bushy, sends out runners, suckers on its own roots. Large, matte, wrinkled (rugose) foliage. 7 to 9 leaflets. Height of 5' to 7' (150 to 215 cm). Width of up to 6' (up to 185 cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 2b through 8b. Drought resistant. produces decorative hips. Do not dead head. Do not spray.
Notes:
Large orange hips. Source: ShirobanahamanasuLabeled in New Zealand as "White Turkistan Rose'
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