'Sandy' is a polycross between 12 different collections, released in 1992 by the Cape May Plant Materials Center for use in stabilizing s...Read Moreand dunes.
Rosa rugosa has naturalized in 19 states and has now become cause for concern as an invasive plant in dry sandy shorelines, especially in the northeastern US. There it forms spiny thickets that exclude native vegetation. It does not seem to be a problem inland.
Connecticut has declared it "potentially invasive" but has not prohibited its sale.
The Cape May PMC no longer promotes its use in beach reclamation.
Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | March 2015 | neutral
Height 6 to 8 feet. Spread to 4 feet.
This new strain of Rosa Rugosa was developed by the USDA for salt spray tolerance, beach an...Read Mored sand dune stabilization and tolerance for hot, dry areas with poor soil conditions.
This strain is also found to have excellent growth and survival rate, high level of insect and disease resistance and good fruit production.
While it was developed for coastal sand erosion, ‘Sandy’ has many good qualities for residential use.
Dark green foliage spring through fall, single white to purple flowers bloom most of the summer, followed by an abundance of bright orange to red rose hips.
The flowers have a heavenly, sweet, rose scent.
The berries attract birds, and the plants provide cover for birds and animals.
Zone: 2-8
Height: 6-8 Feet
Spread: 4 Feet
'Sandy' is a polycross between 12 different collections, released in 1992 by the Cape May Plant Materials Center for use in stabilizing s...Read More
Height 6 to 8 feet. Spread to 4 feet.
This new strain of Rosa Rugosa was developed by the USDA for salt spray tolerance, beach an...Read More