Rugosa rose 'Hansa' (Rosa rugosa 'Hansa')

Rugosa rose 'Hansa'

Also known as: Beach rose 'Hansa', Letchberry 'Hansa'

Rugosa rose 'Hansa' is a vigorous, upright cultivar of the rugosa rose offering fragrant, deep crimson-purple, double blooms in late spring and through the summer. The foliage is medium-green and the flowers give rise to orange-red hips. It is favored by gardeners for its excellent repeat blooms.

Scientific classification

Roses, elms, figs, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Shrub

Plant Type

Green

Leaf Color

10 cm

Flower Size

Red

Fruit Color

Pink, Purple

Flower Color

Green, Red, Purple, Pink

Stem Color

Winter dormancy

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf type

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Rugosa rose 'Hansa'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Rugosa rose 'Hansa' thrives in humid conditions, requiring consistent moisture and well-hydrated soil. Watering twice a week maintains optimal health. Often grown outdoors, rugosa rose 'Hansa' benefits from natural rainfall, resulting in lush foliage and vibrant flowers during the growing season.

Fertilize: For rugosa rose 'Hansa', use a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) in early spring to encourage growth and flowering. During active growth, opt for high-nitrogen fertilizers cautiously. Reduce application in fall; dilute fertilizer to half strength to prevent root burn and always water after fertilizing.

Pruning: Rugosa rose 'Hansa' thrives when pruned in early spring to enhance growth and blooms. Start by removing dead wood and thinning crowded regions for better air circulation. Shape by cutting back long canes, ensuring clean cuts just above buds to encourage new growth and prevent disease.

Propagation: Rugosa rose 'Hansa' thrives with minimal care and can be propagated via cuttings from healthy, non-flowering shoots, 6-8 inches long. Use a peat and perlite mix for rooting, ensuring cuttings have leaf nodes. Maintain moisture and indirect sunlight until rooting occurs.

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