Grow the Japanese Red Rugosa Rose (Rosa rugosa "Rubra")?a hardy, low-maintenance flowering bush that produces large, fragrant red blooms (2-3 inches) from summer to fall. This cold-hardy shrub (Zones 3-10) thrives in poor soil, drought, humidity, and even salty air! The deep green, disease-resistant foliage creates a stunning contrast with its vibrant red flowers and edible red rose hips. Perfect for hedges, container gardening, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. Bring beauty and resilience to your garden with this rugged, easy-to-grow rose! Beautiful Fragrant: Large 2-3? red roses with a strong floral scent Cold Hardy Tough: Thrives in Zones 3-10, withstands heat, drought, salt air Long Blooming Season: Blooms continuously from summer to fall Attracts Pollinators: Loved by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds Edible Nutrient-Rich Hips: Large red rose hips are rich in Vitamin C Low Maintenance: Disease-resistant and tolerant of poor soils Great for Landscaping: Grows up to 6 feet, perfect for hedges borders Common Name: Japanese Red Rugosa Rose, Red Beach Rose Scientific Name: Rosa rugosa "Rubra" USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-10 Plant Height: Up to 6 feet tall Light Requirements: Full sun (at least 6 hours per day) Soil Needs: Loamy, well-draining soil; tolerates sandy, gravelly, and clay soils Bloom Time: Summer through fall Fragrance: Highly fragrant, attracts pollinators Pruning: Prune lightly in early spring to shape and encourage blooms ? Growing Instructions: 1?? Cold stratify seeds for 6-8 weeks in moist paper towels in the refrigerator 2?? Sow 1/4 inch deep in well-draining soil in full sun 3?? Keep soil moist but not waterlogged 4?? Expect germination in 4-6 weeks with consistent care 5?? Transplant seedlings once they develop strong roots Japanese Red Rose, Rosa rugosa rubra, hardy rose bush, edible rose hips, fragrant rose, fast growing hedge, zone 3 flower seeds, drought tolerant rose, easy grow roses, pollinator plant, red flowering shrub, cottage garden plant, wild rose seeds