Rosa rugosa 'Scabrosa' (Beach Rose)

Rosa rugosa is a species of rose native to eastern Asia, in northeastern China, Japan, Korea and southeastern Siberia, where it grows on beach coasts, often on sand dunes. The large, deep pink, double flowers are very fragrant.

The flowers are large single magenta or mauve-pink with a spicy fragrance. Produces large tomato like hips in the Autumn perfect for syrups & jelly. Great health and very hardy.

Prefers an open, sunny position in organic rich, well-drained soils. Improve soil by incorporating organic matter and improve poorly drained soil by raising garden beds.