Purple Pavement (Rugosa Rose)
Rosa rugosa 'Purple Pavement'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 3-4 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 20+ years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low to Average |
| Soil type | Adaptable, prefers well-drained |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.0 |
| Zones | 3-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark Green |
| Bloom | Purple-red |
| Fruit | Hip |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings, division |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Edible |
| Companions | Nepeta, Salvia, Lavender |
Where it came from
| Grower | Nature's Classic |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water deeply and infrequently. Extremely salt tolerant.
Maintenance
Prune in late winter or early spring.
Cleanup
Remove any diseased foliage.
Notes
Produces large, edible rose hips in the fall.