Rosa Rugosa Alba Potted Rose Bush
Pure white blooms, golden hearts — the wild Rugosa spirit at its most resilient and refined.
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About Rosa rugosa ‘Alba’ Potted Rose Bush
Rosa rugosa ‘Alba’ — White Rugosa Rose
The Rosa rugosa ‘Alba’ Potted Rose Bush is the pure, wild original in its most elegant form — single white blooms, golden centers, and a strong clove-rose perfume. Tough as they come, this coastal classic thrives in salt air, sand, and cold alike.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Species / Rugosa Shrub Rose
🧬 Origin: Japan (natural species form)
🎨 Color: Bright white with golden stamens
🌸 Petal Count: ~5–8 petals (single)
💠 Bloom Form: Single, open flowers with prominent centers
📏 Bloom Size: ~3–4″
🔁 Flowering: Repeats in flushes from late spring through fall; brilliant orange hips in autumn
🧴 Fragrance: Strong spicy clove and old-rose scent
🏺 Vase Life: Good for casual arrangements; hips extend ornamental interest
🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Dense, upright to arching shrub with suckering habit
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 2–9
📐 Spacing: ~3–4′ apart (allow spread)
↕️ Height: ~4–6′
↔️ Width: ~4–6′
🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Exceptional — naturally resistant to blackspot and mildew
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Outstanding cold hardiness and salt tolerance; ideal for coastal or windswept sites
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest
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