Rose, Therese Bugnet Treeform

Rosa x ‘Therese Bugnet’

Group: Rugosa (Wild) Rose

Size (HxW): 4-6’ x 3-4’

Growth Habit: Rounded, spreading

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone 3a

Bright pink, double (17-25 petals), lightly scented roses

Textured, green foliage turns orange-red in fall

Bright red branches add winter interest

Re-blooming from July – September

Pruned to treeform; naturally grows as a multi-stem shrub

Showy red rosehips in mid – late fall

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

Requires 6+ hours of sunlight for blooming

Prune after blooms fade to encourage re-blooming

Fast growth rate (12-16”/yr)

Excellent disease resistance

Moderate suckering

Highly resistant to Fungal Black Spot

Caution: thorny branches

Plant Care:

• Tree trunk requires protection (tree wrap) during winter • 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

Description

Group: Rugosa (Wild) Rose

Size (HxW): 4-6’ x 3-4’

Growth Habit: Rounded, spreading

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone 3a

Bright pink, double (17-25 petals), lightly scented roses
Textured, green foliage turns orange-red in fall
Bright red branches add winter interest
Re-blooming from July – September
Pruned to treeform; naturally grows as a multi-stem shrub
Showy red rosehips in mid – late fall
Rosehips are edible with little flavour (great for making tea), but are high in vitamin C
Requires 6+ hours of sunlight for blooming
Prune after blooms fade to encourage re-blooming
Fast growth rate (12-16”/yr)
Excellent disease resistance
Moderate suckering
Highly resistant to Fungal Black Spot
Caution: thorny branches