Rosa 'Charles Albanel': Rugosa Groundcover Rose

'Charles Albanel' Rugosa Rose – Low Spreading Groundcover

Spreading rose to only 2 feet tall, ideal groundcover for steep banks or roadsides. Fragrant double deep-pink blossoms spring to fall. Rugosa roses have thorny branches, wrinkled leaves, tolerate harsh conditions (salt spray, wind, poor soil). Good for mixed borders, hedges, specimens.

Culture

Fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Good air circulation, remove fallen leaves. Late winter/early spring: prune lightly or back up to 1/3, reduce side shoots 1/2–1/3. Renovate: prune 1 in 4–5 shoots from base. Propagate by softwood cuttings spring–summer, hardwood cuttings fall. Many potential pests and diseases.

Features

• Fragrant double deep-pink flowers
• Low spreading habit (1–3 feet tall and wide)
• Rugosa foliage, thorny
• Tolerates harsh conditions

Uses

Beds, borders, cut flowers, naturalizing, roadside, waterside in cottage and formal gardens.