About Rosa Rugosa Potted Rose Bush

Rosa rugosa — Japanese Rugosa Rose

The Rosa rugosa Potted Rose Bush is the original wild species behind many hardy landscape roses — a powerhouse of resilience, fragrance, and beauty. With its single magenta-pink blooms, crinkled green leaves, and brilliant orange hips, it thrives where few roses dare, from sandy dunes to frigid northern gardens.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Species / Rugosa Shrub Rose
🧬 Origin: Japan, Korea, and Eastern Asia
🎨 Color: Magenta-pink blooms with golden centers
🌸 Petal Count: ~5–8 petals (single)
💠 Bloom Form: Single, open blooms with textured petals
📏 Bloom Size: ~3–4″
🔁 Flowering: Repeats in flushes from late spring through fall; striking red-orange hips follow
🧴 Fragrance: Strong, clove-spiced rose perfume
🏺 Vase Life: Good — simple, elegant, and aromatic

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright to arching, suckering shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 2–9
📐 Spacing: ~3–4′ apart (allowing for spread)
↕️ Height: ~4–6′
↔️ Width: ~4–6′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Exceptional — naturally immune to most rose diseases
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Incredibly cold-hardy, salt-tolerant, and adaptable to poor soils
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest