'F.J. Grootendorst' Rugosa Rose: Zone 5 Hardiness, History, and Runner Habit

Jack in Trenton, Ontario (Zone 5): Wife bought 'F.J. Grootendorst' bright red rugosa. Can't find info online. Zone hardiness?

Profile

Rugosa hybrid, raised by De Goey (1918). Parentage: R. rugosa 'Rubra' × 'Mme Norbert Levavasseur'. Vigorous, thorny, 6–10 ft (2–3 m). Repeat blooms summer–fall. Zone 3–4 hardy – Zone 5 is easy.

Rugosa Traits

• Leathery, wrinkled leaves (disease-resistant)
• Suckering runners – new plants pop up around base
• Can transplant runners to share/expand
• Huge hips (vitamin C)

Search Tip

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Enjoy It

Tough, beautiful, historic. Will thrive in Ontario.