Sweet Hips Rose | Gurney's Seed & Nursery Co.

The New & Improved Rosa Rugosa

An improvement on traditional Rosa Rugosa-types with a nicely mounded 4- to 6-ft. tall—6-ft. spread, this hardy, tough, disease-resistant plant is basically a no-care perennial shrub. Boasting TONS of larger-than-normal, single, bright-pink blooms in early summer with a repeat bloom in late summer/early fall, its hips are very attractive as well as much sweeter and more flavorful. Hips can be harvested any time after they have colored and can be eaten fresh, frozen and dried or made into jelly, syrup, candy and tea. PPAF

Spring 2023 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Bareroot Roses
1A-4A	4/10/23 - 5/26/23
4B	4/10/23 - 5/26/23
5A	3/27/23 - 5/26/23
5B	3/13/23 - 5/26/23
6A	2/27/23 - 5/26/23
6B	2/27/23 - 5/26/23
7A	2/20/23 - 5/26/23
7B	2/20/23 - 5/26/23
8A & B	2/13/23 - 5/26/23
9A & B	1/16/23 - 5/26/23
10A & B	1/16/23 - 5/26/23
Last Order Date	5/22/23

Botanical Name: Rosa rugosa 'KAPswehp'
Height: 4 - 6 feet
Spacing: 6 feet
Depth:Dig a hole that is twice as wide as the width of the container the plant came in. Place the plant in the hole so that the root ball is at the same depth as it was in original pot.
Spread:6 feet
Light Required:Full Sun
Yield: Heavy
Color: Single blooms are bright pink, borne in clusters. Fragrant.
Size: #1.5H Bareroot
Blooms: Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer, All Summer
Fruit: Sweet Hips features large bright red rose hips with excellent sweet tart flavor, and firm crunchy texture.
Zone: 2-7

Form: Rose
Flower Form: 2-3 inch single blooms are bright pink with yellow center, borne in thick clusters.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil. Tolerant of almost all soil types.
Growth Rate: Moderate growth rate.
Pruning: Remove spent blossoms, dead wood, rubbing canes, weak growth and suckers. Spray or dust weekly for insects and disease. Good air circulation promotes vigorous and healthy growth and helps control foliar diseases. Remove spent flowers to encourage rebloom. Prune as needed in late winter to early spring.
Foliage: Leathery, wrinkled, dark green leaves grow on prickly stems