Rosa rugosa 'Alba' White Bare Root Rose 40-60cm Hedging

White Rosa rugosa 'Alba' Bare Root Hedging Rose (40-60cm)

Rosa rugosa 'Alba' is a vigorous, disease-resistant white wild rose supplied as 40–60cm bare root plants for hedging in coastal, windy, or exposed sites. Fast to establish, it produces fragrant single white blooms throughout summer, followed by large, ornamental red rose hips in autumn.

Key Features

• Height on Delivery: 40–60cm bare root
• Flowering Period: Repeats June–September
• Fragrance: Strong, classic wild rose scent
• Site Tolerance: Ideal for coastal, exposed, and salt-laden locations
• Uses: Security hedge, wildlife habitat, edible rose hips

Planting and Care

• Plant bare root roses between November and March in well-drained soil
• Soak roots 2–12 hours before planting
• Space 40–60cm apart for dense hedging
• Prune after planting to 20cm to encourage bushy growth
• Water well during dry periods in first year

FAQs

• Is it suitable for coastal or seaside gardens? Yes, Rosa rugosa 'Alba' is highly tolerant of salt and wind.
• Bare root vs. potted roses for hedging? Bare root plants establish faster and are cost-effective for mass planting.
• Will it grow in windy/exposed sites? Yes, it thrives in exposed, windy, and even poor soils.
• How fragrant is it? Highly fragrant with a strong wild rose scent all summer.
• How to plant and care? See detailed planting and care steps above.