Rosa rugosa 'Alba' - 60-80 CM C10

Description
The Japanese rose 'Alba' (Rosa) is a rich-flowering rose that plays a special role in the garden. The numerous flowers are white and appear from June to October. Their wonderful fragrance unfolds particularly on sunny, warm days. In addition, its round, orange-red fruits have a special ornamental value when they are ripe from October. This shrub grows up to 1.5 metres tall and 1 metre wide with its upright and tight growth.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rosa rugosa alba.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamental * Suitable for flowering hedges * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * heat tolerant, drought resistant, resistant to urban climates, salt air tolerant, soil salt tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese rose 'Alba' are dark green, pinnate, glossy and alternate. They are about 8 - 15 cm in size. Japanese rose 'Alba' turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

Spread
Japan to northern China.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese rose 'Alba' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese rose 'Alba' is an upright and tightly growing shrub that can reach a height of 1.2 - 1.5 m and a width of 0.8 - 1 m. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from March to April, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Japanese rose 'Alba' sets beautiful accents together with: Steppe sage, lavender, clematis.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to May - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from March to April.

Flower
The white, cupped flowers appear from June to October. They grow to around 6 - 8 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.

Fruit
The orange-red, round fruits of Rosa rugosa 'Alba' are particularly decorative. These appear from October.

Use
Group planting, bee pasture, hedge, bird food plant, jam, liqueur

Shoots
The shoots of Rosa rugosa 'Alba' are spiny.

Root
Rosa rugosa 'Alba' is a taproot and, depending on the soil, forms spreading, branching, runner-forming roots.