Rugosa Rose

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Rugosa Rose

Be careful though, the Rugosa Rose is covered with thorns which only add to it's widespread use as a hedge. It has beautiful pink flowers that continually bloom from June through August and are 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches in size. The Rugosa Rose develops 1 inch red berries in August which last through the winter to provide food for wildlife. It is a fast growing expanding by up to 2 feet per year and is suitable for any soil conditions. The Rugosa Rose, 'Rosa Rugosa', is also called the Saltspray Rose is a favorite for creating the ultimate impenetrable hedge. ... additional information

 

Privet - Amur North River . It has a very hardy dark green foliage. The most widely used deciduous hedge in America. The Amur North River Privet, Ligustrum amurense, is the ideal hedge for a neat clipped appearance. The lustrous green leaves stay on until late fall. Plant one foot apart to start your hedge. The more it is trimmed the thicker this hedge gets.

Rugosa Rose