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Water the rose generously, then apply a thick mulch of compost or manure over the soil to insulate and feed the roots and ...
A reception for an art exhibit will take place at the Stonington Public Library on Saturday, July 19, from 2-4 p.m.
In 1920, Rosa rugosa was quite well established on Nantucket as well as in Connecticut. It was commonly planted as an ornamental along highways because of its high salt-tolerance, contributing ...
Rosa rugosa are native to Asia. They were introduced to America in the mid-19th century, about the time of the Civil War. It turns out that rose hips – the orange-red fruit that contains the ...
Dr. Hort suggests you green-light Rosa rugosa 'Alba,' his personal favorite of this group. 'Alba' is a pure white, remontant (repeat blooming) semi-double with golden stamens and flowers that look ...
I love rosa rugosa but it does tend to look a bit straggly at this time of year, a good prune will get it in order and will keep it flowering well for most of the summer. Robust and disease free ...