About Hansa Rugosa Rose

Rosa rugosa ‘Hansa’ — Hansa Rugosa Rose
🧬 Origin: Introduced in 1905
🌹 A legendary rugosa rose known for deep magenta blooms, intoxicating fragrance, and exceptional hardiness.

Hansa is one of the most beloved Rugosa roses, treasured for its rich purple-magenta flowers, strong clove-rose fragrance, and rugged, carefree nature. Each bloom opens fully to reveal a lush, old-fashioned form that feels timeless and romantic. This is a rose built for real gardens — resilient, beautiful, and deeply satisfying to grow.

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💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Rugosa Shrub Rose
🎨 Color: Deep magenta to purple-rose
🌸 Bloom Form: Large, double, old-fashioned blooms
🌼 Fragrance: Strong, classic clove-rose fragrance
🔁 Flowering Habit: Repeats bloom through the growing season
🌿 Foliage: Distinctive, heavily textured rugosa leaves that are dark green and glossy

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🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌱 Growth Habit: Dense, upright, and spreading shrub
↕️ Height: Approximately 4–6 ft
↔️ Width: Approximately 4–6 ft
❄️ Winter Hardiness: Extremely cold hardy
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
🛡️ Disease Resistance: Excellent — naturally resistant to common rose diseases
🌾 Bonus Feature: Produces large, ornamental rose hips in fall

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💛 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It

Hansa Rugosa Rose is the definition of strength wrapped in beauty. Its bold color and unforgettable fragrance stop you in your tracks, while its tough, rugosa genetics make it one of the easiest roses to grow. Perfect for hedges, naturalized plantings, coastal gardens, and cold climates, this rose delivers four-season interest with very little maintenance.

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🌿 Growing & Care Recommendations

Planting Site: Full sun with well-drained soil
Spacing: Allow room for spreading growth
Watering: Moderate; very drought tolerant once established
Pruning: Minimal — remove old wood in early spring
Maintenance: Very low — ideal for low-spray and naturalistic gardens