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R. Rugosa Alba - Discontinued

We no longer sell R. Rugosa Alba however, our rose experts have hand-picked an alternative rose that has many similar characteristics. If you would prefer to speak to us please use our Live Chat button or visit our Contact Us page.

R. Rugosa Alba

Rugosa Rose

Single, white flowers of silky texture with a strong Old Rose fragrance. These are quickly followed by exceptionally large, orange-red hips that ripen together with the last of its blooms. It forms a vigorous, spreading shrub.

Colour: White
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
Fragrance: Strong,Old Rose
Bloom Size: Medium
Family: Rugosa Rose
Size: Very Large Shrub
Height: 5ft (150cm)
Width: 5ft (150cm)
Year of Introduction: 1899

Attracting Bees
Mixed Border
Rose Hedges
Rose Hips
Shady Areas
Wild Areas

North, East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
Partial Sunlight
All soil types

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Rugosa Rose

Small, single flowers held in very large heads, rather like a hydrangea, produced almost continuously from early summer into autumn. Soft apricot buds open to pure white, with a hint of soft lemon behind the stamens. It is extremely healthy and almost thornless. The growth is bushy and rather upright. David Austin, 2009.

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Description

Characteristics

Colour: White

Bloom colour

Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
Flowering: Repeat Flowering

Repeat or once flowering?

Repeat flowering roses flower in flushes from late spring through to early winter. Once flowering roses only produce a single flush of blooms lasting 3 to 4 weeks in mid-summer.
Fragrance: Strong,Old Rose
Bloom Size: Medium

Bloom size guide

Bloom size varies over the life cycle of each bloom. Measurements refer to the average diameter of a bloom at its prime. Large bloom: 3.5-5" Medium bloom: 2-3.5" Small bloom: 1-2"
Family: Rugosa Rose
Size: Very Large Shrub

Size guide

All measurements are approximate 'height x width' and refer to a 3 year old established rose, pruned once annually, measured during the first flush of flowers in June.
Height: 5ft (150cm)
Width: 5ft (150cm)
Year of Introduction: 1899

Location

Attracting Bees
Mixed Border
Rose Hedges
Rose Hips
Shady Areas
Wild Areas

Growing conditions

North, East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
Partial Sunlight
All soil types

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Frequently asked questions

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When's the best time to plant roses?

Bare root roses are dormant plants and can be planted November and April.

Potted roses are available all year round and can be planted at any time of the year.

Aside from extreme weather, roses can be planted at any time during the year. The extreme weather conditions that we advise against planting in are when the ground is frozen, water-logged or during a drought.

Do you provide a guarantee on your roses?

We take every care to breed, grow and deliver the best roses. If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge. The 5 year guarantee applies to roses purchased
directly from David Austin. If you would like to request a replacement or refund of a rose within the 5 year guarantee period, please complete our Returns form.

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