Rugosa Rose
100 g of rosehips provides the daily vitamin C requirement for 8 people
Japanese Rose is one of the most reliable and beautiful ornamental shrubs, originating from East Asia. It has long won the affection of gardeners thanks to its dependability and generous flowering. The plant forms dense, compact bushes, on which from June to September bloom large double and semi-double flowers in shades ranging from delicate pink to vibrant crimson, as well as white varieties. After flowering, large orange-red fruits develop, which often remain on the branches until frost, adding colourful interest to the garden.
In the garden, Japanese Rose proves itself a versatile plant — it works equally well in group plantings, as a standalone specimen or as a low informal hedge. Its wrinkled dark green foliage is decorative throughout the season and transforms into yellow and orange tones in autumn. Varieties differ in the intensity of flower colour and shrub size, allowing you to select the most suitable option for a specific place in your garden.
This plant deserves a place in the garden because it requires almost no maintenance. Robust and winter-hardy, resistant to pests — it combines beautifully with viburnum, hawthorn and rowan in mixed compositions. The fruits of Japanese Rose are a true treasure: just 100 grams provide an organism with as much vitamin C as eight people need per day. An incredible abundance of nutritional generosity on such a modest shrub!
Rugosa Rose — planting & location
Large hips rich in vitamin C, undemanding
How to water Rugosa Rose
Drought-tolerant once established
Fertilizing and pruning: Rugosa Rose
Remove dead wood and excess growth