Rose, Therese Bugnet

Rosa x ‘Therese Bugnet’

Group: Rugosa (Wild) Rose

Size (HxW): 4-6’ x 4-6’

Growth Habit: Upright, spreading

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2a

A hardy rose for the prairies with bright pink, 4” blooms

Double (17-25 petals), scented roses

Flowers in clusters of 4-7 +

Re-blooming from July – September

Requires 6+ hours of sunlight for blooming

Textured, green foliage turns orange-red in fall

Bright red branches add winter interest

Excellent disease resistance

Prune after blooms fade to encourage re-blooming

Fast Growth Rate: 12-24”/year

Showy, orange-red rosehips in mid July – fall

Rosehips are edible with mild flavour (great for making tea), but are high in vitamin C

Row Spacing: minimum 5-6’ apart

Moderate suckering

Highly resistant to Fungal Black Spot

Plant Care:

• Suckers a bit more than other rose varieties; use edging, raised beds or deep-till to contain • Benefits from mulch around the base to retain moisture & insulate roots • Prune to shape in spring or fall • Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil • Tolerates heavy clay & sandy, well drained soils • Suckers and stem growth must be removed regularly.

Description

Size (HxW): 4-6’ x 4-6’

Growth Habit: Upright, spreading

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2a

A hardy rose for the prairies with bright pink, 4” blooms
Double (17-25 petals), scented roses
Flowers in clusters of 4-7 +
Re-blooming from July – September
Requires 6+ hours of sunlight for blooming
Textured, green foliage turns orange-red in fall
Bright red branches add winter interest
Excellent disease resistance
Prune after blooms fade to encourage re-blooming
Fast Growth Rate: 12-24”/year
Showy, orange-red rosehips in mid July – fall
Rosehips are edible with mild flavour (great for making tea), but are high in vitamin C
Row Spacing: minimum 5-6’ apart
Moderate suckering
Highly resistant to Fungal Black Spot