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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
R. Rugosa Alba
Our rose expert’s reccomendation
Kew Gardens®
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
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.
Characteristics
  • 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
Location
  • Roses Ideal for Attracting BeesAttracting Bees
  • Mixed Border
  • Roses Ideal for Rose HedgesRose Hedges
  • Roses that produce HipsRose Hips
  • Roses ideal for Shady AreasShady Areas
  • Roses Ideal for Wild AreasWild Areas
Growing conditions
  • North, East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • Roses ideal for Shady AreasPartial Sunlight
  • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
How to plant a shrub rose
Frequently asked questions

Need more help? for individual help or advice, we encourage you to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team on 01902 376300.

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.

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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Email us help@davidaustinroses.co.uk

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