Rosa rugosa
Rosa rugosa is an Asian rose species and cultivars come in single, partly-doubled and fully-doubled types. This one growing in the back garden, ‘evolves’ and produces more and more petals as it matures. The species name rugosa is derived from the Latin word for ‘wrinkled’ and refers to the appearance of its leaves. Rugosas also have thin, densely packed thorns - no doubt a defense against some native herbivore in their distant homeland.
Rugosas typically grow in sandy, beach environments in China, Japan, Korea and South-eastern Siberia. Of course, this means they can grow anywhere there’s a suitable habitat and they are now found in the wild in parts of Europe, North and South America. Why have they been declared an ‘invasive plant’ in places where they don’t normally grow? Well I’m sorry but the blame falls squarely on people like me. I regard my rugosa as an ornamental garden plant and I don’t care where a rose is from, as long as it’s pretty and it smells nice.
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Rosa rugosa — rugosa rose
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Rugosa Rose -- FOTD Nov 10
Rugosa Rose -- FOTD Nov 10
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2023.05.22: Rugosa Rose (1) - Tod’s Point, Old Greenwich, CT
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Rosaceae Rosa rugosa
Rugosa Rose
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Rosa rugosa — rugosa rose
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‘SCABROSA’, A PLEASING RUGOSA ROSE
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Rugosa Rose -- FOTD Sep 30
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@thebibliosphere @systlin , has anyone ever managed to identify the closest cultivar to Demon and Felony Roses? I am hoping to find something that will outcompete our deer 😬
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