Rugosa Rose Beach Rose Rosa rugosa 100 Seeds

Rosa rugosa, widely known as rugosa rose or beach rose, is a hardy deciduous shrub native to coastal regions of northeastern Asia and revered for its resilience, fragrance, and ornamental value. It typically reaches 1–2 meters tall and forms dense, suckering thickets with stout, heavily armed stems and deeply veined, “rugose” leaflets that feel textured and robust to the touch. From late spring through summer, it produces large, single to semi-double blossoms—most often vivid pink but also white in some cultivars—that exude a sweet, classic rose perfume and are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. These are followed by distinctive, tomato-like rose hips that ripen to bright orange-red in late summer and autumn, rich in vitamin C and valued for teas, preserves, and wildlife forage. Exceptionally salt-, wind-, and cold-tolerant, Rosa rugosa thrives in sandy, well-drained soils along coastlines, where it stabilizes dunes and withstands challenging climates that defeat more delicate roses. While it is treasured for low-maintenance beauty in gardens and restoration plantings, its vigorous spread has led to invasive status in parts of North America and Europe—highlighting the need for thoughtful planting and management of this tough yet captivating species.