Rosa rugosa 'Moje Hammarberg'

Japan to northern China.

Japanese rose 'Moje Hammarberg' is an upright and tightly growing small shrub that can reach a height of 0.9 - 1.2 m and a width of 1 - 1.2 m. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

The shoots of Rosa rugosa 'Moje Hammarberg' are spiny.

The deciduous leaves of the Japanese rose 'Moje Hammarberg' are dark green, pinnate, glossy and alternate. They are about 8 - 15 cm in size. Japanese rose 'Moje Hammarberg' turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

The purple-red, cupped flowers are semi-double and appear from June to October. They grow to around 6 - 8 cm and are strongly scented.

The round fruits of Rosa rugosa 'Moje Hammarberg' are particularly decorative. These appear from October.

Rosa rugosa 'Moje Hammarberg' is a taproot and, depending on the soil, forms spreading, branching, runner-forming roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Japanese rose 'Moje Hammarberg' has good frost hardiness.

No special requirements.

Group planting, bee pasture, hedge, bird food plant, jam, liqueur

Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning, ideally from March to April, is advisable for this plant.

The Japanese rose 'Moje Hammarberg' sets beautiful accents together with:
Steppe sage, lavender, clematis.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Fertilise: In the period from March to May
- Watering: In the period from May to September
- Pruning: In the period from March to April.