Rosa rugosa 'Henry Hudson': White Rugosa Rose

'Henry Hudson' Rugosa Rose – Spicy White Flowers

Flattened symmetrical semi-double white flowers with spicy clove scent. Dense deep green foliage, reddish buds, cream flowers. Blossoms don't drop cleanly, deadheading necessary. (Suzanne Verrier, Fine Gardening #121)

Note

Rugosa roses invasive in some areas (CT, MA, NJ, NY, RI, WA).

Culture

Full sun, good air circulation, fertile well-drained soil. Top-dress with compost after planting and each spring/fall. Propagate by digging suckers in fall, cutting connecting root, leave until spring, transplant. Pests: Japanese beetles, rose stem girdler, deer.

Features

• Semi-double white flowers, spicy clove scent
• Dense green foliage
• Invasive in some regions
• 3–6 feet tall and wide

Uses

Beds, borders, hedge, screening, specimen in cottage gardens.