Rugosa Rose

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Rugosa Rose

The Rugosa Rose, 'Rosa Rugosa', is also called the Saltspray Rose is a favorite for creating the ultimate impenetrable hedge. It has beautiful pink flowers that continually bloom from June through August and are 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches in size. The Rugosa Rose develops 1 inch red berries in August which last through the winter to provide food for wildlife. It is a fast growing expanding by up to 2 feet per year and is suitable for any soil conditions. Be careful though, the Rugosa Rose is covered with thorns which only add to it's widespread use as a hedge. ... more information

 

Burning Bush - Emerald n Gold The Euonymus 'Emerald 'n Gold', Euonymus f. 'Emerald n Gold', is an excellent dwarf evergreen plant. It displays bright variegated green and gold foliage. It is also tolerant of dense shade. Emerald 'n Gold Euonymus is a low-growing, tight branching, mounding, woody, evergreen shrub. This fast growing shrub looks good planted in mass or in groupings. It is tolerant of most soils except swampy, extremely wet conditions. If used as a hedge, trim in May and August. For hedges plant 1ft apart.

Rugosa Rose