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Hybrid Rugosa Rose 'Wild Spice'

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Rosa (RO-zuh)

Info

Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Bloom Time

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Bloom Color

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Blooms repeatedly

Class

Height

Spacing

Sun Exposure

Danger

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Shrub

Bloom Color

Patented

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Flower Fragrance

Bloom Shape

Habit

Patent Information

From softwood cuttings

From semi-hardwood cuttings

From hardwood cuttings

By grafting

By budding

Other Details

Unknown - Tell us

Pruning Instructions

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow

Seed Collecting

Fruit Shape

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Fruit Size

Fruit Colors

Growing Habit

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow

Other details

Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Very Fragrant

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

White (w)

Margin Width

Single

Flower Shape

Resistant to black spot

Resistant to mildew

Resistant to rust

Avoid chemical sprays

Flower Fragrance

Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

Hybrid Rugosa

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ZombiShakespear

Clayton, NC | May 2015 | positive

I have 2 of these, and one seems like it's spreading into 2 plants. It's incredibly tough, and it's the only fragrant rose I've ever gro...Read More

DDBye

| June 2011 | positive

This will take over a great deal of garden space, but it's worth it. It's tough! Just hack it (nicely) back to the desired shape and si...Read More

chicochi3

Fayetteville, AR (Zone 6b) | October 2007 | positive

Highly fragrant rose and shade tolerant, too!

trifunov

Brandon, MS (Zone 8a) | October 2004 | positive

I planted three of these roses in early summer and they have bloomed continuously until fall (with deadheading). When I do not deadhead ...Read More

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