Rose Hansa – Rugosa Rose

A richly-coloured, repeat-flowering rugosa rose bred in Holland, Rosa Hansa is a medium-sized, vigorous, deciduous shrub rose with an upright, bushy, suckering habit, and very prickly stems. The divided, leathery leaves have narrow leaflets that are very deeply veined and a bright glossy green. From July to September, the shrub bears sumptuous, fully double, carmine-purple flowers with a medium strength, sweet, spicy scent. These are followed by large, scarlet, tomato-like hips. Like all rugosa roses, Rose Hansa is very healthy and robust. Can be grown as an informal hedge.

Site: Tolerates exposure, including coastal exposure
Soil: Any moisture-retentive, humus-rich, well-drained soil; tolerates poor soil
Position: Best in full sun; tolerates some shade
Season of interest: Summer and autumn
Hardiness: Very hardy
Height:  5’ (1.5m) Spread: 4’ (1.2m), sometimes larger