Use in a naturalized area in the landscape or as an informal hedge or screen.
Rosa rugosa 'Purple Pavement'
Shrub Rose
Tips for Homeowners:
Prune only to remove unhealthy or dead branches and allow to grow naturally.
Rate this Plant:
The flowers are large, ruffled and fragrant and are followed by large hips and yellow and red fall color. Very showy.
- Ruffled purple to red flowers with strong fragrance
- Repeat blooms all season
- Attractive yellow, large rose hips
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 3-4 ft
Zone: 2-9
Color: Purple
Interesting Notes about Shrub Rose:
Rugosa roses are known for their hardiness, sturdiness and natural beauty. Their foliage is distinctively textured and bright green with heavy veining. They are easy to grow, tolerate drought and poor soils plus they are extremely disease resistant, in fact, they fit very well in the organic garden. Rose hips (fruit) on the shrub roses are almost as beautiful as the flowers themselves and will vary in size and color. Although not a good choice for bouquets they are beautiful when in full flower.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Attractive fruit
- Summer Bloomer
- Low Maintenance
- Naturalizing
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
- Specimen
- Great Foliage
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Blooms all Season
Foliage Color:
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Rose Type:
- Shrub
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water