Pink Ramanus Rose Hedge (Rosa rugosa Rubra)

Pink Ramanus Rose Hedge Plants Description

Pink Ramanus Rose Hedge (Rosa rugosa Rubra) is a hardy, deciduous shrub known for its vibrant, deep pink to reddish-purple blooms and striking, wrinkled foliage. Renowned for its natural beauty and robustness, this variety of rose produces large, fragrant flowers from late spring through to early autumn, followed by attractive red-orange hips in autumn. These hips not only add visual interest but are also highly beneficial for wildlife. Rosa rugosa Rubra is an excellent choice for informal hedging, offering a blend of ornamental appeal and practical use in a variety of garden settings.

Benefits:

Beautiful blooms: The deep pink, semi-double flowers are highly fragrant and bloom continuously throughout the summer, bringing a burst of colour and a delightful scent to your garden.

Hardy and low-maintenance: Rosa rugosa 'Rubra' is exceptionally hardy, thriving in poor soils, exposed sites, and coastal areas. It is tolerant of salt, wind, and drought, making it suitable for challenging environments.

Wildlife-friendly: The large hips produced in autumn are a valuable food source for birds, while the flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The dense, thorny growth also provides excellent shelter for small animals and birds.

Effective barrier: With its thorny stems and dense growth habit, Rosa rugosa Rubra forms an effective natural barrier, offering security and privacy when used as a hedge.

Seasonal interest: Beyond the vibrant flowers, the plant is glossy with deeply veined foliage which adds texture throughout the growing season, and the colourful hips offer winter interest.

Pruning Advice

Rosa rugosa Rubra is relatively low-maintenance, but benefits from annual pruning to promote healthy growth and flowering. The best time to prune is in late winter or early spring, before the new growth begins. Remove any dead, damaged, or diseased wood, and lightly thin out the stems to improve air circulation. If the hedge is becoming overgrown, you can cut it back more severely, but avoid pruning too hard into old wood, as this may reduce flowering. After flowering, you can lightly deadhead spent blooms to encourage further blooming and maintain a neat appearance.

With minimal care, Rosa rugosa Rubra will reward you with a long-lasting display of beautiful flowers, vibrant hips, and year-round structure, while providing habitat and food for wildlife.

Further Information

Planting distances are largely a matter of preference. For bare root plants, spacing them at 3 plants per meter is sufficient, 5 plants is optimal, and 7 plants in a double staggered row will result in a denser hedge more quickly. Generally, smaller plants should be planted at a higher density. For cell-grown plants, spacing at 4 plants per meter in a single row or ideally 6 plants per meter in a staggered row is recommended.

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