True Root Nursery
Potted Rugosa Rose
Potted Rugosa Rose
Available only for pick-up at nursery.
Species: Rosa rugosa
History: Rosa rugosa is native to parts of China, Japan, Korea, and Siberia where it can be found on coasts, often on sand dunes. It has traditionally been used to make jams, desserts, and pot-pourri in China and Japan, and has been used medicinally. It was introduced to the US and European countries from Japan in the late 1700s to mid 1800s, although it has since become invasive in many European countries. Nonetheless, it is commonly grown as an ornamental plant and its resistance to salt spray has been of particular value.
Why We Grow It: Rosa rugosa is a friend of the bees and abundant producer of rosehips. Rosehips, small, seedy 'berries', are high in antioxidants and vitamin C. They can be eaten raw, but in our experience they are best used in tea or jam (in fact a blend of dried elderberries, peaches, apples, sumac, and rose hips make a nice herbal orange pekoe substitute!). The fresh petals make an elegant addition to salads.
Fruit Specs
Fruit Specs
Recommended Use: Preserves, tea, fresh eating (petals)
Fruit Size: Small
Storage: Dried rosehips can last several months to a year
Harvest: October - Late
Growing Specs
Growing Specs
Canadian Hardiness Zone: 3
Soil Preference: Prefers moist but well-drained soils, but is tolerant of many types of soils and conditions
Flowering Time: Summer
Bloom Colour: Pink
Pollination Requirements: Self-pollinating
Sun/Shade Requirements:
Full sun (approx. 8-10 hours of sun daily) is preferable but will tolerate partial shade
General Growth Habits:
Shrub grows 1-1.5m tall, has thorns, flowers July to August
Primocane or Floricane (if applicable):
Thorns:
Pickup
Pickup
Potted plants are only available for pick-up at the nursery. They unfortunately cannot be shipped due to the size and weight of the pots.
You are welcome to order potted plants ahead of time online or stop in at the nursery to purchase them! Our hours vary seasonally so we recommend checking our posted hours ahead of time (see the bottom of the webpage or our Google hours).
Size at Purchase
Size at Purchase
The sizes of potted plants varies by species and variety, but we have some approximate size ranges based on pot size (all heights include the pot):
- 1g pots - 1-3ft tall
- 2g or 3g pots - 1.5-3ft tall
- 5g pots - 3-7ft tall
- 8g pots - 4-7ft tall
Please note that some plants may fall outside these ranges. If you are curious about the size of a specific kind of plant, call or email us and we're happy to give you a more accurate size range!
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