Rugosa Rose (Rosa rugosa)

Rugosa ‘Saltspray’ Rose (Rosa rugosa) is a coarse, dense shrub 4 to 6′ in height with pink, occasionally white flowers. Fruit is a large persistent ‘hip’ filled with seeds, which is used by songbirds, mammals and upland game birds. It grows well in dry, sandy soils, and is recommended for hedge rows; valuable for difficult sites such as banks, cuts, fills, sandy soils and salty environments. More than 50 selections and hybrids of this species are known; some of which do not produce “hips” so be careful when ordering.