About Topaz Jewel Potted Rose Bush

Rosa rugosa ‘Topaz Jewel’ — Yellow Rugosa Rose

The Topaz Jewel Potted Rose Bush is a rare and glowing yellow Rugosa — a true standout among the typically pink and white rugosa clan. With crinkled foliage, strong fragrance, and tough-as-nails hardiness, it delivers sunny blooms and bright hips on a shrub that thrives where others struggle.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Rugosa Shrub Rose
🧬 Breeder: Ralph Moore (USA, 1988)
🎨 Color: Clear medium yellow with golden stamens
🌸 Petal Count: ~15–20 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Semi-double, open, lightly ruffled blooms
📏 Bloom Size: ~3–4″
🔁 Flowering: Repeats in flushes from late spring through fall
🧴 Fragrance: Strong, sweet-spicy Rugosa scent
🏺 Vase Life: Good — blooms hold well; hips add fall interest

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Dense, bushy, and slightly upright
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–9
📐 Spacing: ~3′ apart
↕️ Height: ~3–4′
↔️ Width: ~3–4′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent — Rugosa-grade toughness
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Thrives in a wide range of climates; tolerant of wind, salt, sand, and poor soils
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest