Rosa Rugosa Seeds – Red

Rosa Rugosa ‘Red’ is a hardy, low-maintenance variety known for its rich crimson blooms and lush, green foliage. This stunning plant produces fragrant flowers throughout the summer, followed by bright red rose hips in the fall, adding year-round beauty to your landscape. Known for its salt tolerance and resilience, this species is ideal for coastal areas, hedges, and garden borders. Easy to grow and adapt to a wide range of soils, Rosa Rugosa is a favorite among gardeners who want reliable color and fragrance.

Features:

• Produces vibrant red, fragrant flowers with repeat blooming throughout summer.

• Highly tolerant to salt, wind, and poor soil conditions.

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

• Yields ornamental red hips after flowering, extending visual interest into fall.

• Excellent for hedges, natural screens, or coastal gardens.

• Low maintenance and long-living shrub species.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Rosa rugosa

• Common Name (US): Rugosa Rose

• Variety: Red

• Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub

• Bloom Color: Deep Red

• Blooming Season: Late Spring to Early Fall

• Fragrance: Strong, classic rose scent

• Plant Height: 3–6 feet (90–180 cm)

• Plant Spread: 4–6 feet (120–180 cm)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hours daily)

• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

• Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings

• Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast

• Foliage Color: Dark Green

• Germination Time: 30–60 days (cold stratification recommended)

• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch deep

• Spacing: 2–3 feet apart

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–8

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 2–5: April to May

  • Zones 6–8: February to April or September to October

• Season: Spring to Fall

• Use: Hedges, borders, landscaping, and coastal planting

• Maintenance: Prune after flowering to shape and remove dead wood