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		Rosa rugosa alba, White Rugosa Rose
		Family	Rosaceae
		Classification	Species
		Description	This white rugosa shares many of the wonderful attributes of the species Rosa rugosa. The foliage is distinctly wrinkled and is remarkably resistant to disease. Extremely hardy, this rose adapts to a variety of conditions with ease including situations where salt tolerance is a concern. Its pale blush pink buds are pointed and quite long as they open to highly fragrant snow-white blooms that surround creamy yellow stamens. In fall, the dense foliage takes on lovely shades of orange and scarlet to accompany the large orange red hips.
		Size	5-6' x 3.5'
		Zones	Zones 2-7
		Light Requirements	Full Sun
		Flower Color	White
		Bloom Cycle	Recurrent
		Petal Count	5
		Flower form, size	Single, 3.5-4"
		Fragrance	Very Fragrant
		Uses	Hedge
		Disease Resistant	Very Good
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