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Also known as
Beach Rose, Beach Rose, Rugosa rose, Japanese rose, Ramanas rose, Letchberry and spray roses
Taxonomy
Rosa rugosa
Rosa
Rosaceae
Rosales

How to care for Rugosa Rose
How often to water your Rugosa Rose

every 9
Rugosa Rose needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Beach Rose in your home

a window
Rugosa Rose love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Rugosa Rose does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Rugosa Rose in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Rugosa Rose

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Rugosa Rose after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Something is eating my plant. I had aphids but that’s resolved. I don’t see any bugs, just the damage they’ve caused. #BeachRose
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Test #BeachRose
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Test sorry
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Starting to see yellow leaves, what am I doing wrong? #ChinaRose
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Sooooooon my pretty, soon!! Since moving into this house I have been straight up ITCHING to hack at this poor neglected rose. I gave it a trim at the beginning of December when we first moved in but nothing severe, just a mild shaping to make it safe to move around. Some of the trailing growths were around 3m long. After the trim I noticed some yellowing leaves 😩 turns out the previous residents had dumped a bunch of grass in the garden bed immediately behind the rose bush. It produced too much nitrogen and was limiting the Roses iron intake. A dose of blood and bone at the end of December and removing the sludgy half decomposed mass of grass and now the colour in the blooms is red instead of dark pink, and they’re velvet roses!!! They look like crushed red velvet in the sun 😍 I cannot wait for first frost 🤪🔪🔪 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #NewGrowth #RoseBush #RescuePlants #ihavenoselfcontrol #madscientist #evilgenius
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I never got to see what kinda rose it would bloom it suddenly started to deteriorate, I checked the roots and soil everything seemed fine. But now it’s just this. 😢 #SadPlant
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They have a lot of thrones in stem and a have bunch of dried dead flowers towards the ground please help. #BeachRose
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Brown leaves and not alot of buds Looks like my tea rose isn’t putting out as many buds as when I first planted her and some of her leaves are turning brown and falling off. Is she getting too much direct sunlight and maybe not enough water? It’s been miserably hot the last several days here in North Texas.
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My new Yellow-Hybrid Roses are finally blooming!
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I was sent these as a bday gift!!! I’ve never cared for roses before or anything with a flower. Does anyone know if it’s a house plant or if I should put them on my porch?
Rugosa Rose is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!
💦 Water Needs
Rugosa Rose prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
☀️ Sunlight Needs
Rugosa Rose requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
💨 Humidity
Rugosa Rose doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
🪴 Soil
Rugosa Rose does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
💩 Fertilizer
Rugosa Rose should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
🌎 Native Region
Rugosa Rose is native to Asia, Europe, North America, and northwestern Africa.
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern
Rugosa Rose grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.
🌦️ Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Rugosa Rose can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
🧐 Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
Care Summary for Rugosa Rose
Rugosa Rose
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
