20 Japanese Red Rose Seeds (Rosa rugosa "Rubra") – Hardy Fragrant Bush, Edible Hips, Zones 3-10

Grow the Japanese Red Rugosa Rose (Rosa rugosa "Rubra")—a hardy, low-maintenance flowering bush that produces large, fragrant red blooms (2-3 inches) from summer to fall. This cold-hardy shrub (Zones 3-10) thrives in poor soil, drought, humidity, and even salty air! The deep green, disease-resistant foliage creates a stunning contrast with its vibrant red flowers and edible red rose hips. Perfect for hedges, container gardening, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. Bring beauty and resilience to your garden with this rugged, easy-to-grow rose!

• Beautiful & Fragrant: Large 2-3” red roses with a strong floral scent
• Cold Hardy & Tough: Thrives in Zones 3-10, withstands heat, drought, & salt air
• Long Blooming Season: Blooms continuously from summer to fall
• Attracts Pollinators: Loved by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
• Edible & Nutrient-Rich Hips: Large red rose hips are rich in Vitamin C
• Low Maintenance: Disease-resistant and tolerant of poor soils
• Great for Landscaping: Grows up to 6 feet, perfect for hedges & borders
• Common Name: Japanese Red Rugosa Rose, Red Beach Rose
• Scientific Name: Rosa rugosa "Rubra"
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-10
• Plant Height: Up to 6 feet tall
• Light Requirements: Full sun (at least 6 hours per day)
• Soil Needs: Loamy, well-draining soil; tolerates sandy, gravelly, and clay soils
• Bloom Time: Summer through fall
• Fragrance: Highly fragrant, attracts pollinators
• Pruning: Prune lightly in early spring to shape and encourage blooms
• 🌱 Growing Instructions:
• 1️⃣ Cold stratify seeds for 6-8 weeks in moist paper towels in the refrigerator
• 2️⃣ Sow 1/4 inch deep in well-draining soil in full sun
• 3️⃣ Keep soil moist but not waterlogged
• 4️⃣ Expect germination in 4-6 weeks with consistent care
• 5️⃣ Transplant seedlings once they develop strong roots

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Type: Seeds

20 japanese red rose seeds (rosa rugosa "rubra"), hardy fragrant bush edible hips zones 3-10
Ships from: USA
Vendor: Jayme Garden