Collezione di Rose rugose

Our Rose rugosa Collection is ideal for lovers of natural and resilient gardens, with three varieties naturally resistant to diseases, whose fragrant flowering extends from June to September. These shrub roses offer simple, bright, unassuming flowers, well presented to pollinators, followed by decorative and edible fruits. Robust and hardy, they adapt to any well-drained soil, even poor and quite dry. You can use them to enrich a flowery country hedge or to create a large bed with natural charm.

The collection consists of:

1 x Rosa rugosa 'Alba': This rose reaches a height of 1.50 m with white, simple and bright flowers. Its flowering starts in June and lasts until September. Its thick, bright green foliage brings a soothing contrast to the garden.

1 x Rosa rugosa 'Rubra': A rose 1.20 m high, with deep pink, almost purple, flowers with an enchanting fragrance. Its flowering starts in June and lasts until the end of summer. The dark green, crinkled leaves are disease-resistant and withstand varied climatic conditions well.

1 x Rosa rugosa 'Frau Dagmar Hastrup': This low rose of 80 cm offers a tender pink, delicately scented flowering, appearing from June. Its compact shape and intense, slightly shiny green foliage make it a perfect choice for the front of a bed.

Bare-root roses, i.e., with their roots surrounded by soil but without a pot, require careful planting to root well. The best time to plant them is from October to December. These rugosa roses should be planted in full sun in well-drained soil, whether sandy, humus-rich, or somewhat clayey. For a hedge, space the plants 60 cm apart for a dense and natural effect; in a bed, alternate heights by placing Rosa 'Frau Dagmar Hastrup' at the forefront, Rubra in the background, and Rosa rugosa Alba in the center for a harmonious transition. To create a generous and uniform hedge, plan for a plant every 70 cm.

To create a country bed with this collection of Rosa rugosa, plant three Achillea 'Lilac Beauty' for their fine foliage and pastel pink umbels, two Roman Chamomiles 'Treneague' which will bring a touch of white and fragrant softness, and four feet of Scabious 'Butterfly Blue' for their light and airy flowers, ranging from blue to mauve. Plant the achilleas and scabious around the roses to structure the bed, and place the chamomiles at the front for a natural and abundant effect. This bed covers approximately 4 m² and creates a resilient country ensemble.

In a hedge, combine these Rosa rugosa with the Amelanchier alnifolia 'Martin', a Japanese Quince, and a Dogwood 'Sanguinella'. Planted alternately with the roses, these shrubs create a flowery, sturdy, and attractive hedge that harbours a rich biodiversity while structuring the garden naturally.