About Linda Campbell™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘MORten’ Linda Campbell™

The Linda Campbell™ Potted Rose Bush is a vigorous and durable hybrid rugosa shrub with striking true-red clusters of blooms throughout the season. With fewer thorns than typical rugosas and exceptional tolerance for difficult conditions, it’s built for resilience and impact.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Rugosa
🧬 Breeder: Ralph S. Moore (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Wayside Gardens (USA, 1991)
🎨 Color: Bright true red blooms
🌸 Petal Count: ~25+ petals
💠 Bloom Form: Semi-double to double, clusters averaging ~3" across
📏 Bloom Size: ~3″
🔁 Flowering: From late spring and in flushes through the season
🧴 Fragrance: Moderate rose scent
🏺 Vase Life: Very good — great for casual cut sprays from clusters

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, arching shrub habit
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones ~4–8
📐 Spacing: ~3′-4′ apart
↕️ Height: ~4–6′
↔️ Width: ~6–8′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good — tough foliage, hardy habit, salt-tolerant
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Excellent in demanding sites; handles salt, wind, and tougher soils
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest