This rugosa rose is one of the best rugosas. We are offering small (6-7" plants) well rooted 2 year old rooted cuttings. They are a very healthy, hardy, fragrant rose that make nice hips. HELPMEFIND.com says of this wonderful rose: White, near white or white blend Hybrid Rugosa. Registration name: Blanc Double de Coubert (Rugosa, Cochet-Cochet, 1892) Discovered by Charles Pierre Marie COCHET-COCHET (France, 1892). Introduced in France by Charles Pierre Marie Cochet-Cochet in 1893 as 'Blanc Double de Coubert'. Introduced in Australia by George Brunning - St. Kilda Nurseries in 1897 as 'Blanc Double de Coubert'. Hybrid Rugosa, Shrub. White or white blend. Strong fragrance. 10 to 20 petals. Average diameter 3". Large, semi-double (9-16 petals) bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. Long, pointed buds. Tall, arching, armed with thorns / prickles, suckers on its own roots. Dark green foliage. Height: 4' to 7' (120 to 215cm). Width: 4' to 7' (120 to 215cm). USDA zone 3b through 9b. Hardy. vigorous. Blooms tend to ball in wet weather. produces decorative hips. shade tolerant. Disease susceptibility: very disease resistant. Remove spent blooms to encourage re-bloom. Prune lightly until this rose gets established (about two years), then prune it back by about a third.. Remove unproductive wood every third year or so. Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind). Rosa rugosa 'Alba' Unknown Parentage given by breeder states Seedling of Rosa rugosa 'Alba'. Some difference of opinion about Parentage among modern authors, see References for more information. Sets only a few hips. The Swedish Rose Society recommends Blanc Double de Coubert for northern Sweden. Disclaimer: Please note that we cannot be responsible for your results. If you receive them damaged, please let us know. We have no control over its environment or care. We grow the plants ourselves and always use a high-quality, well-lit, and well-drained planting medium for planting. Place the plants in a bright location outside, but not in direct sunlight. You may have damage to the leaves during shipping - this is normal and only cosmetic - new leaves will grow quickly with proper care. We do our best to package your plant with care to cause minimal or hopefully no damage to its leaves damage it, but it happens. It is important to read all the information about this plant to understand the approximate size. Some varieties of roses are susceptible to black spot or mildew, and some are not. This is mainly cosmetic, and once the rose is planted and goes through a short term of transplant shock, the plant will recover and sprout out new, fresh leaves, provided the plant is treated with care. WE DELIVER WITHOUT POTS, bare root, wrapped in wet padding, and placed in a plastic bag, ensuring the roots arrive wet and vibrant. We send receiving and planting instructions with every order. There is always some stress from traveling, but plants are very hardy. If your plant arrives with serious problems, you MUST notify us immediately (no more than 24 hours from receipt and provide photographs. Please treat it like a puppy in a box. Returns exchanges not accepted