100 Old Roses: Rugosa Roses.
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This article is from the Rose Gardening FAQ, by Bill Chandler chandler@austin.ibm.com, Jolene Adams jolene@cchem.berkeley.edu, Brent C. Dickerson odinthor@csulf.edu, Karen Baldwin kbaldwin@veribest.com, and many contributors
100 Old Roses: Rugosa Roses.
Rugosa roses are those derived from the thorny Japanese rose R. rugosa,
the two mains forms of which are wine-red and white. Though a few
crosses had been made earlier (as early as the 1820's), in the 1890's
several hybridizers became interested in working with the species due
to its hardiness, health, vigor, and special beauty. This lattermost is
due to its glossy green leaves and splendid orange hips as well as its
large, beautiful flowers. Due to the ease with which it crosses, much
has been tried with the Rugosas, and efforts continue today. Colors
range from white through pink to red and purple, and yellow can be
found as well. There are new dwarfer cultivars, but normally the
specimen will reach five or six feet in height. Some old cultivars:
`Roseraie de l'Hay', `Blanc Double de Coubert', `Fimbriata', `Mme.
Alvarez del Campo', `New Century', `Comte d'Epremesnil',`Grootendorst
Supreme', `Rose Apples'.
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