How to Care for Rosa rugosa (Rugosa rose)

Korean name: 해당화

A shrub commonly found in coastal areas that tolerates strong winds and salty conditions. It grows 1 to 2 meters tall with thick, wrinkled leaves and pink or white flowers, followed by red fruits. Suitable for ornamental and hedge planting.

Key facts

• Category: Garden tree & shrub
• Family: Rosaceae
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Coastal regions of East Asia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Flower meaning: Remembrance, love's memory
• Traits: salt tolerant, cold hardy, beginner friendly, coastal, flowering
• Also known as: Rugosa rose, Beach rose

Care Guide

• Light: Grows best in full sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Prefers well-draining sandy soil.
• Humidity: Thrives in average humidity.
• Temperature: -10 to 25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply balanced fertilizer about once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Rosa rugosa?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Rosa rugosa?

It likes Grows best in full sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-draining sandy soil..

Is Rosa rugosa safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Rosa rugosa good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around -10 to 25°C. Humidity: Thrives in average humidity.. Fertilise Apply balanced fertilizer about once a month during the growing season..