Petal Pals
species · 1894
White Rugosa
Rosa rugosa 'Alba'
4-6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
2–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
species
Bloom size
3-5 inches
Bloom habit
Single, open flowers with prominent golden stamens, appearing in flushes.
Petal count
5-8 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
white
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green, emerging burgundy in spring, turning scarlet in fall.
Foliage surface
Heavily veined, wrinkled, and matte.
Fragrance Notes
spicy clove and old-rose
Color Description
Pure white single flowers with prominent golden stamens [Rosa rugosa 'Alba' (Rugosa Rose) - Gardenia.net](https://www.gardenia.net/plant/rosa-rugosa-alba) [Rosa rugosa 'Alba' - Shrub - White Rugosa Rose](https://sheffields.com/seeds-for-sale/Rosa/rugosa/Alba/1323/White-Rugosa-Rose/White-Rugosa-Rose)
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-6 feet
Spread
3-7 feet
Soil
Well-draining
Hardiness Zone
Zone 2–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Medium
Pruning
Late winter to early spring while dormant, after the harshest cold has passed.
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, beetles, borers, scale, thrips, rose midges, leafhoppers, spider mites, powdery mildew, and rust.