F. J.
Grootendorst
Rugosa
Origin -
de Goey, 1918
Parentage - Rosa Rugosa seedling x unknown
Polyantha
Color - Dark red/magenta
Foliage - Dark green
Thorns - Strong
Size - 6' - 8' h. x 4' - 5' w.
Fragrance - Light
Repeat bloom - Yes
Disease resistance - Very good
Hardiness - Zone 4
The
Name of the Rose - Named after the owner of the nursery which
introduced it.
Rugosas
make excellent landscape specimens and their luxuriant foliage makes
them unique among other roses. For a tough, carefree and beautiful
rose, rugosas are hard to beat. They are extremely hardy and can grow
in difficult conditions such as seaside locations.
Flowers
of F.J. Grootendorst are dark red and small, reminiscent
of carnations, and are borne in huge clusters. They appear profusely
in spring and repeat well throughout the growing season. A bush in
full grown makes an impressive showing from a distance.
F.J. Grootendorst grows in an upright position and reaches about
7 feet high and 4 feet wide. It responds well to pruning so it can
be kept smaller if desired. I have it planted in a perennial border
where it blends in well but also makes a dramatic focal point.
Rugosas
do not like to be sprayed or coddled. If you do, their leaves turn
yellow! Some rugosas do well in different areas of the country. This
one will perform well in the South. The denseness of the shrub and
vicious thorns makes this a good choice for an impenetrable hedge
or burglar deterrent.
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