Rosa rugosa (Japanese rose) is a member of the Rosaceae family. This deciduous shrub exhibits a bushy, suckering growth habit and is characterised by its deciduous foliage. It has a hardiness rating of very hardy (colder than -20ºc) and is hardy in the severest European continental climates, including exposed upland locations in the UK. It features a flower fragrance.
When fully mature, Rosa rugosa can reach an ultimate height of 1.5–2.5 m and a spread of 1.5–2.5 m. For optimal growth, it prefers an east–facing, south–facing, or west–facing aspect and an exposed or sheltered position. It thrives best in chalk, clay, loam, or sand soil types and should be placed in full sun.
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