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Beach Rose

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Beach Rose

The Beach Rose is a hardy, fragrant shrub rose known for its wrinkled leaves, bright pink blooms, and vibrant rose hips. It thrives in coastal areas and poor soils, making it ideal for erosion control and wild gardens.

Rosa Rugosa

Origin: Eastern Asia

USDA Hardiness Zones: 2-7

Pros:

  • Salt and drought tolerant – perfect for coastal and sandy soils

  • Wildlife friendly – rose hips attract birds; flowers attract bees and butterflies

Cons:

  • Can be invasive – spreads easily by suckers and seeds

  • Thorny growth – dense, spiny stems can be difficult to manage