Hardy Roses - Rugosa Roses
Rugosa Roses and their hybrids

Updated Febuary 2010

   Henry Hudson (Rugosa Rose)
"Henry Hudson"
 

Originating on the sand dunes along the coast of Northern Japan and Siberia, the Rugosa roses are very cold hardy. Most of their hybrids have retained a good tolerance of cold temperatures as well. Almost all are very thorny and have deeply veined healthy leaves. Nearly all Rugosas are well scented, are Repeats flowering and bear edible hips in fall. (See the "Other" column and the Key below) Rugosas are the most disease resistant of all the roses, shade tolerant and never need to be treated for blackspot. They make excellent hedges and companion plants for vegetable gardens. (zones 2 to 4 - a few less hardy). Easiest roses to grow!

Our Favourites: Blanc Double de Coubert, Frau Dagmar Hastrup, Kaitlyn Ainsley, Purple Pavement and Scabrosa

Roses are available while quantities last. Varieties marked as 'sold out' may be available again next year. Remember to order early.
Our prices may vary from season to season depending on the plant size. See the bottom of this list for Key.

Varieties marked as 'N/A' will not be available for 2010

Rose
Min. Zone
Price Year Colour Flower Bloom Frag. HxW Other
Blanc Double de Coubert 
(2)
15.00 1892 White Double Repeats ff 5x4 S,H,Co,Hi,DR
David Thompson 
(3)
N/A 1979 Pink (deep) Semi-double Repeats ff 6x4 S,Hi,Dr
Dwarf Pavement
(3)
 Sold Out 1991 Pink Semi-double Repeats ff 4x3 H, Hi, Dk
Emily Carr
(3)
 15.50 2006 Bright Red Semi-double Repeats f 4x2 Dr, Vi
Felix Leclerc
(3)
 15.50 2007 Bright Pink Semi-double Repeats f 4x3 Dr, Vi
Fimbriata
(3)
N/A 1891 White/pink Double Repeats ~ 5x4 H, Dr, Vi
Foxi Pavement
(4)
15.00 1989 Pink Single Repeats fff 5x4 H,S,Dr,Hi
Frau Dagmar Hastrup
(2)
15.00 1914 Pink (pale) Single Repeats ff 4x4 S,W,Co,Hi,DR
Hansa
(3)
15.00 1905 Magenta Double Repeats ff 7X4 S,H,Co,W,Hi,DR
Henry Hudson 
(2)
15.00 1976 White Semi-double Repeats ff 4x3 H,S,W,DR
Hunter 
(4)
N/A 1961 Red (bright) Double Repeats f 4x3 H,S,Co,W,DR
Jens Munk 
(4)
N/A 1974 Pink (bright) Semi-double Repeats ff 5x5 H,Co,Hi,DR
Kaitlyn Ainsley 
(4)
15.00 1997 Crimson Semi-double Repeats fff 4x3 H,S,W,DR
Louis Joulette 
(3)
N/A 1992 Pink Double Repeats f 3x3 H, S, Dr, Vi
Marie Bugnet 
(3)
Sold Out 1963 White Double Repeats fff 4x3 H,Dr,S
Pierette Pavement
(2)
 N/A 1987 Dark pink Semi-Double Repeats ff 3x3 H,S,Dr
Pink Grootendorst 
(3)
15.00 1923 Pink Double Repeats   5x4 S,H,W,DR
Pink Pavement 
(4)
15.00 1991 Pink (rose) Semi-double Repeats fff 5x4 S,H,Hi,Dr,Vi
Polareis   
(3)
 15.00 1960 White (pink) Double Repeats ff 4x3 S, H, Dr
Pristine Pavement 
(4)
N/A 1990 White Double Repeats fff 3x3 H,Co,DR
Purple Pavement 
(4)
15.00 1984 Purple/red Semi-double Repeats ff 5x4 Hi,S,DRr,
Quadra 
(4)
N/A 1994 Red Double Repeats ~ 4x3 H, Vi, S
Robusta, Red 
(3)
 N/A 1979 Red Single Repeats ~ 5x4 H, Dr, Vi
Robusta, Pink 
(3)
 N/A 1986 Pink Single Repeats ~ 5x4 H, Dr, Vi
R. rugosa alba 
(2)
15.50 c1870 White Single Repeats ff 6x6 S,H,W,Hi,DR
R. rugosa rubra 
(2)
15.00 species Pink (deep) Single Repeats f 6x6 S,H,W,Hi,DR
Roseraie de L'Hay 
(4)
15.00 1901 Magenta Semi- double Repeats ff 6x5 S,H,W,DR
Rugelda 
(4)
15.00 1992 Yellow (lemon) Semi-double Repeats f 5x4 H, S
Scabrosa 
(4)
15.00 1950 Pink Semi-double Repeats ff 4x4 H,S,W,DR,Hi
Scarlet Pavement
(3)
N/A 1991 Dark red-purple Semi-double Repeats fff 4x3 Dr,S,Hips
Showy Pavement 
(3)
Sold Out 1990 Pink Semi-double Repeats ff 3X3 Hi,S,DR,Hi
Snow Pavement 
(3)
15.00 1984 White Semi-double Repeats fff 3X3 H,Hi,DR
Therese Bugnet 
(3)
15.00 1950 Pink Double Repeats ff 3x3 H,DR
Topaz Jewel
(5)
Sold Out 1991 Yellow Semi-double Repeats ff 4x3 H,S,Dr
White Pavement 
(4)
15.00 1989 White Double Repeats ff 3X3 H,S,DR,Hi
Yellow Frau Dagmar Hastrup  
(5)
Sold Out 1991 Yellow Semi-double Repeats ff 4x3 H,S,DR
*Key to letters and symbols: S = suitable for growing in the shade; H = suitable for hedges; W = suitable for growing in woodland; Co = suitable for growing in tubs; Cu = suitable for cut flowers; Hi = ornamental hips; Dr = disease resistant; Bs = susceptible to black spot; M = susceptible to mildew; Vi = Vigorous; f, ff, fff = slightly, medium, very fragrant; Frag = fragrance; HxW = height x width in feet; Other = Siting and rose traits, N/A= not availble
     
  Red Robusta
Red Robusta		  
     

"Dear Old Rose Nurseryl,

Just had to drop a line to say how impressed we were with our order of roses. They travelled beautifully and are far superior to roses I have purchased from other centres."

Susan Foote
Gabriola Island BC