Rosa rugosa Seeds – Maroon Rugosa Rose

Grow a hardy and beautifully textured ornamental shrub with Rosa rugosa Seeds – Maroon Rugosa Rose. This classic species rose is known for its deeply wrinkled foliage, strong fragrance, and richly colored maroon blooms. Rugosa roses are exceptionally tough, salt-tolerant, and cold-hardy, making them ideal for coastal landscapes, hedges, and low-maintenance borders.

With reliable growth and natural resilience, Rosa rugosa thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it forms a durable perennial shrub that provides seasonal blossoms, ornamental hips, and long-lasting garden structure.

Features

• Premium-quality non-GMO seeds

• Produces richly colored maroon Rugosa roses

• Extremely hardy and tolerant of coastal conditions

• Wrinkled (“rugose”) foliage with strong garden presence

• Low-maintenance perennial shrub

• Ideal for hedges, borders, and naturalized landscapes

Specifications

Botanical Name: Rosa rugosa
Common Name (US): Rugosa Rose
Plant Type: Perennial deciduous shrub
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
Mature Height: 4–7 feet
Light Requirements: Full sun
Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Soil Type: Sandy, loamy, or well-drained soils
Germination Time: 30–90 days
Germination Temperature: 65–75°F
Cold Stratification: Required for best germination

Hardiness Zones (USDA): 3–9

Planting Season by Zone

Zones 7–9 (Warm Climates):

• Outdoor sowing: October–January

• Indoor stratification: December–February

• Transplant outdoors: February–April

Zones 3–6 (Cool to Cold Climates):

• Outdoor sowing: October–December

• Indoor stratification: January–March

• Transplant outdoors: April–May

Bloom Time: Late spring through summer

Life Cycle: Perennial shrub