Rosa rugosa 'Alba'

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Rosa rugosa 'Alba' is a classic shrub rose valued for its elegant white flowers, powerful fragrance, and outstanding resilience. From early summer, it produces large, single blooms in soft creamy-white tones, which stand out beautifully against the heavily textured, grey-green foliage. As flowering fades, the plant develops large, rounded rose hips that provide autumn colour and an important food source for wildlife. Exceptionally tolerant of wind, poor soils, and coastal exposure, Rosa rugosa ?Alba? is ideal for informal hedging, borders, and naturalistic planting where durability and seasonal interest are essential.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Roses
Flower Colour
  • White
Eventual Height
  • 1-1.5m
Flowering Month
  • July
  • August
  • September
Planting Position
  • Full sun
  • Part shade
Features
  • Deciduous
  • Scented
  • Summer flowering

How to care for Rosa rugosa 'Alba'

Light:
Full sun to light shade; flowering and hip formation are strongest in a sunny position.

Soil:
Well-drained soil; very tolerant of poor, sandy, and coastal soils.

Water:
Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once established.

Pruning:
Prune in late winter or early spring; remove old or congested stems and lightly shape if required.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy in UK conditions.

Feeding:
Feed in spring with a rose fertiliser; mulch annually to retain moisture and improve soil condition.

Notes

Deciduous shrub rose

Upright, spreading habit

Single creamy-white flowers

Strong fragrance

Textured, grey-green foliage

Large orange-red rose hips

Excellent for wildlife gardens

Extremely tough and reliable

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