{"product_id":"rosier-rugueux","title":"Rugosa rose","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRugosa Rose (\u003ci\u003eRosa rugosa\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra Hardy Flowering Shrub for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 2–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rugosa Rose (\u003ci\u003eRosa rugosa\u003c\/i\u003e) is a fast-growing, extremely cold-hardy \u003ca title=\"Collection: Deciduous Shrubs of Eastern Canada\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs-of-eastern-canada\"\u003eshrub\u003c\/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 2–7). It typically grows 1–2 ft per year (30–60 cm) and reaches 3–6 ft (1–2 m) at maturity. Best for hedging, naturalized landscapes, and coastal planting, it offers fragrant summer flowers and exceptional adaptability to poor soils, salt exposure, and harsh climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Rugosa Rose for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRugosa Rose is one of the toughest flowering shrubs available, thriving in extreme cold and difficult conditions while providing long-lasting blooms and edible fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 2 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Privacy, hedging, ornament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant flowers and decorative rose hips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widely planted in North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoamy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban and coastal conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind, salt, and drought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree\/Shrub Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–6 ft (1–2 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–6 ft (1–2 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained, adaptable soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate (regular first year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–50+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Rugosa Rose Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Rugosa Rose if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a dense hedge within 2–4 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a small to medium yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 2–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want flowers + edible fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a shrub for hedging, borders, or coastal areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour yard is very small and requires a compact plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a formal, manicured shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting in deep shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivacy hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal and roadside planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalized gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rugosa Rose forms a dense, thorny shrub ideal for natural hedging. Its fragrant blooms and bright hips provide both ornamental interest and ecological value, while its exceptional toughness ensures reliable performance. It is also highly resistant to common rose diseases and pests such as \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Japanese_beetle\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Japanese_beetle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJapanese beetles\u003c\/a\u003e, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance, worry-free gardening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Rugosa Rose Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rugged flowering shrub combining beauty, fragrance, and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh green, textured foliage emerges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abundant fragrant pink or white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright red \u003ca title=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rose_hip\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rose_hip\"\u003erose hips\u003c\/a\u003e add visual interest and edible value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense branching structure provides protection and form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Rugosa Rose is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7 and tolerates extreme Canadian winter conditions including snow, wind, and freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal protection needed once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3–5 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3–6 ft between plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce after establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust based on rainfall and drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Rugosa Rose grow in Ontario?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically 1–2 ft per year in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 2 and thrives across Ontario and Eastern Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo—flowers are self-fertile but benefit from pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan spread moderately by suckers; allow proper spacing of 3–6 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduces flowers and hips; generally low maintenance and manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\/Shrubs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eTree\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rugosa Rose (Rosa rugosa)\" href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/rugosa-rose\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rugosa Rose (Rosa rugosa)\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/rugosa-rose\"\u003eRugosa Rose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate-fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtreme hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHedges \u0026amp; coastal areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca title=\"Swamp Rose (Rosa palustris)\" href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/swamp-rose\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Swamp Rose (Rosa palustris)\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/swamp-rose\"\u003eSmooth Rose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft pink flowers, native habit, good wildlife value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturalized plantings, pollinator gardens, informal shrub borders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca title=\"Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica)\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/fragrant-sumac\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Steeplebush (Spirea tomentosa)\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/steeplebush\"\u003eSteeplebush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate-to-Fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDense growth, pink flower spikes, moisture tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWet sites, mass planting, erosion control, wildlife gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Collection: Deciduous Shrubs of Eastern Canada\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs-of-eastern-canada\"\u003eDeciduous Shrub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 2 Plants\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-2-plants-eastern-canada\"\u003eHardiness Zone 2 Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated articles:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/native-plants-and-biodiversity\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/native-plants-and-biodiversity\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Native Plants of Quebec: The Foundation of Our Ecosystems’ Biodiversity\"\u003eNative Plants of Quebec: The Foundation of Our Ecosystems’ Biodiversity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/deciduous-shrubs-pruning\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Why, how and when to prune deciduous shrubs in Eastern Canada\"\u003eWhy, how and when to prune deciduous shrubs in Eastern Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (100 ml)","offer_id":47319138337087,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":47319138369855,"sku":null,"price":6.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/Rosier-rugueux-Rosa-rugosa-illustration.jpg?v=1702957571","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/rugosa-rose","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}