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Rose rugosa ‘Rubra’ (Species Shrub Rose)
Rose rugosa ‘Rubra’ is a useful and vigorous species shrub rose ? its thorny stems make it an ideal boundary hedge for preventing intruders. It also makes a lovely addition to cottage gardens and wildlife areas, bearing cup-shaped, magenta-pink flowers from July to September. These gently fragranced blooms are followed by scarlet rosehips, making an attractive autumn feature. As the glossy green foliage turns to buttery yellow, ‘Rubra’ provides superb late season colour. Height and spread: 1.5m (5′).