Type:Rose

Rosa rugosa x Rosa pomifera

  • A hybrid of Slovak origin.
  • A shrub growing to 1.3-1.4 m in height and similar in width. Wide, spreading, branched habit.
  • Shoots erect, straight or arched, strongly branched, covered with thorns.
  • Leaves shiny, green, very decorative in autumn – they turn yellow.
  • Flowers dark pink, semi-double, 5-10 cm in diameter, strongly and pleasantly scented, melliferous. Edible flower petals, used for making jams and marmalades.
  • It is characterized by a long flowering season and repeated flowering, thanks to which flowers appear from May until autumn.
  • Edible, spherical fruits with a diameter of approx. 2 cm, initially light green, later orange, and ripe red. They remain on the shrub until late autumn. The fruits are rich in vitamin C, suitable for jams, teas, wines and liqueurs.
  • Requires cross-pollination.
  • The plant is resistant to diseases, pests (spider mites) and pollution.
  • Recommended for thorny hedges and for planting slopes.
  • Frost-resistant.