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Rugosa Rose
PINK--RED--WHITE--'SANDY'
Rosa Rugosa
They even bloom in the Nursery row! Variety: Sandy
Pictured are one gallon pots.
Rugged, hardy, native rose. Pink, single flowers spring through fall.
Rose "hips" that are high in vitamin C are also produced in abundance. (Above)
Grown on "own root". Not grafted.
Zones 3-8b unless other wise specified.
Height: 3-6 feet depending on how you prune.
Full sun is best, but will tolerate partial shade.
Drought resistant one established.
Limited supply!
Makes a good informal hedge as well!
Our plants are container grown to prevent damage to the root system that would result if dug out of the field. Grown in nursery pots and shipped semi-bare root .
Our plants are heavy, container grown stock. Not like the small field-dug plants offered by many mail-order nurseries!
Sandy
Developed by the USDA, 'Sandy' Rugosa Rose was developed from a cross of 12 superior strains and selected from an assembly of 48 total seed accessions. These 12 strains were selected for their superior seedling vigor, survival, growth rate, foliage abundance, high level of insect and disease resistance, and good fruit production. Sandy has been field tested at sand dune locations from North Carolina to Massachusetts with good success. While the species Rosa rugosa is commonly found growing within USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 3b-8b, the cultivar Sandy is presently being recommended for use within zones 5-8b.
'Sandy' rugosa rose is very adaptive with good tolerance to salt spray and droughty soil conditions. Since its growth is best on well drained, sandy soils, it performs extremely well as a shrubby stabilization plant on coastal sand dunes. conditions, Sandy can attain heights of five to six feet. Although deciduous, this erect shrub can offer year round sand dune protection due to its dense stem production character. The numerous stems produced by Sandy are covered with fine, sharp thorns. It has serrated, lustrous, dark green leaves which have a somewhat hairy underside.
When considered for planting around residential areas, Sandy has numerous applications. The aesthetic value of this shrub are obvious: dark green summer foliage and flowers which bloom most of the summer. By planting Sandy around residential areas, wildlife will be attracted providing a living bird feeder or birdhouse, as well as escape cover for both birds and mammals. If this same planting was established with close spacing, this shrub could be utilized as a living fence or included in a privacy screen.
Gallon size Rugosa Rose 'Sandy': 12-24", branched:
Item Name: Sandy Rugosa Rose GAL SBR Item Number: 76119Item Name: Sandy Rugosa Rose 2 GAL SBR
Item Number: 76120
Price: $16.95
Pink Rugosa
Gallon SBR 18-30"
Item Name: Pink Rugosa Rose GAL SBR Item Number: 76316
Item Name: Red Rugosa Rose 2 GAL SBR Item Number: 13129
White Rugosa
Item Name: White Rugosa Rose 2 GAL SBR
Item Number: 13130
SEED
Seed: Mixed (mostly pink) $2.50 per pak of 50 seeds
Item Name: Rugosa Rose Seed Mixed Item Number: 76121Seed: White $2.50 per pak of 50 seeds
Item Name: Rugosa Rose Seed White Item Number: 76122Seed: Red $2.50 per pak of 40 seeds
Item Name: Rugosa Rose Seed Red Item Number: 76123One packet of each above (three pkts):
Item Name: Rugosa Rose Seed Assortment (3 pkts.) Item Number: 02193
White Red Pink
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