Wild Berry Breeze Hybrid Rugosa Rose: Rugged Pink Fragrance

The Wild Berry Breeze hybrid rugosa rose, introduced in 1999 by Zary (PP12055, JACrulav), combines rugosa toughness with modern appeal: semi-double, bright pink flowers with a strong, sweet fragrance on a disease-free, cold-hardy plant.

Classification and Heritage

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh)
Cultivar: 'Wild Berry Breeze'
Additional names: PP12055, Wild Berry Breeze? JACrulav, Wildberry Breeze
Hybridized by: Zary
Registered/Introduced: 1999

Growth Habit and Blooms

Dense, rounded shrub 3–4 feet. Rugose, disease-free foliage. Flowers 2.5–3 inches, bright pink, semi-double. Strong, sweet fragrance. Repeat bloom. Hips in fall.

Cultivation Tips

• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Adaptable, well-drained.
• Watering: Drought tolerant.
• Pruning: Minimal.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 3–9.

Landscape Uses

Hedges, mixed borders, low-maintenance landscapes, coastal gardens. Rugged beauty.