Family: Rosaceae

Scientific Name: Rosa rugosa Theresa Bugnet

Common Name: Theresa Bugent Rugosa Rose

DescriptionA large heirloom hybrid Rugosa Rose still popular today. Needs space to stretch. Good for naturalistic plantings.
Pronunciation(tear-EES)(boo-nay)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Shrubs Rose
Hardiness Zone4-9
Sunlightfull
Moistureaveage
Soil & Siteaverage
Flowersbright pink fading to pale pink, fragrant, flowers till first frost
Fruithip
Leavesdeep, maroon-red in winter
Stemsalmost thornless
Dimensions6 plus feet tall
Maintenancevery disease resistant, stems covered with prickles so wear puncture proof gloves and long shirts when pruning, can be and probably should be cut back hard each to every other year
Propagationcuttings
Cultivar OriginGeorge Bugnet, Canada in 1950
Author's NotesAlthough I have never used a rugosa rose I have observed plenty and removed a few. Many people ask me "how do I control the plant". They have planted to close to the foundation or near a walk where the rose grabs people. I would be leery about using these in an area where they need to be tightly controlled since they grow rapid and the stems are armored with wicked prickles. To control cut back hard each spring.
Notes & Reference#107-American Rose Society Encyclopedia of Roses (Charles and Brigid Quest-Ritson), #111-Botanica’s Roses, #112-Taylor’s Guide to Roses (Nancy Ondra)
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