Rosa 'Therese Bugnet'
(Hybrid Rugosa Rose)
Origin: Hybrid
Family: Rosaceae
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 4'
Spacing: 4'
Blooms: Fragrant, lavender-pink, double, late-Spring, on new wood
Foliage: Blue-green, narrow, long
Soil: Well-drained, mildly acidic, drought tolerant
Water: Regular-low
Uses: Landscape, shrub, container, hedge, mass plant
Propagation: Grafting, stem cuttings, budding, suckers
Comments: Rosa 'Therese Bugnet' or Hybrid Rugosa Rose is a hardy shrub rose with an upright, suckering growth habit. It was of hybrid origin. From late Spring till frost Rosa 'Therese Bugnet' has blue-green, long, narrow foliage. It produces fragrant lavender-pink, double-petaled blossoms among long, narrow, blue-green foliage. Rosa 'Therese Bugnet' blooms on new wood so it is best to prune early to promote new growth. It is easily propagated from cuttings, budding or suckers or grafting. Hybrid Rugusa Rose 'Therese Bugnet' thrives best in well-drained, mildly acidic soil, in a sunny to part shade location. Rosa 'Therese Bugnet' tolerates heat, humidity and is low maintenance. Freezing weather will kill it to the ground but will reemerge in Spring with a vigorous growth. Provide plenty of space for Hybrid Rugosa Rosa 'Therese Bugnet' for its suckers to spread. Mass plant for a colorful hedge. Rosa 'Therese Bugnet' is a gorgeous shrub and attracts a lot of attention. Its red stems in Winter provide interest to the landscape. The sweet fragrance, lovely color and beauty in Spring and Summer are very much admired by foot traffic. Rosa 'Therese Bugnet' has unique red stems in Winter providing interest to the landscape.
USDA Zones: 3-9