Petal Pals
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Blanc Double de Coubert
Rosa rugosa 'Blanc Double de Coubert'
4 to 7 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
3–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
Medium to large, approximately 3 to 4 inches
Bloom habit
Often borne in small clusters.
Petal count
Semi-double, usually 9 to 16 petals.
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
white
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Bright, light green.
Foliage surface
Deeply veined, wrinkled, typical of rugosa species.
Fragrance Notes
Very intense, sweet, classic old rose scent.
Color Description
Pure white with a prominent cluster of yellow stamens.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 7 feet
Spread
4 to 6 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent, very hardy and vigorous.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in spring and again after the first flush.
Pruning
Minimal pruning required; remove dead wood and lightly shape in late winter or early spring.
Pests & Diseases
Generally very healthy; resistant to most common rose diseases.
🧬 Pedigree
Seedling of Rosa rugosa alba
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Award of Garden Merit (AGM) by the RHS.