| Description | Fru Dagmar Hastrup Rugos Rose (Rosa rugosa) A heritage rose with single, clear pink flowers and large red rose hips. Spreads by root suckers. |
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| Plant Type | Shrubs Rose, Site author's observations |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-9 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | Flowers are single, pink, repeat bloomers with a sweet scent. |
| Fruit | Has bright red, round edible rose hips. |
| Leaves | Dark green, wrinkly leaves with a serrated edge. |
| Stems | Lots of ferocious prickles armor the stems. |
| Roots | fibrous |
| Dimensions | 3 by 3 feet or greater |
| Maintenance | Stems covered with wicked prickles, so wear puncture-proof gloves and long shirts when pruning; they can and probably should be cut back hard every to every other year. Plants are very disease-resistant. |
| Propagation | cuttings, suckers |
| Cultivar Origin | The "Fru Dagmar Hastrup" rugosa rose was discovered in Denmark around 1914 as a seedling of the Rosa rugosa species by Mr. Hastrup. |
| Author's Notes | Although I have never used a rugosa rose, I have observed many and removed a few. Many people ask me, "How do I control the plant?" They have planted it too close to the foundation or near a walk where the rose can grab people. I would be cautious about using these in an area that needs to be tightly controlled since they grow quickly and the stems are covered with wicked prickles. To keep them in check, 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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