Robusta Rugosa Rose

Robusta is a modern rugosa hybrid which has crimson red single flowers. Its name describes it perfectly. Robusta is very thorny and extremely vigorous, suiting its name perfectly.

Robusta in the Garden

I have three Robusta roses in different parts of the garden. I fancy myself as a bit of a Rugosa collector, and Robusta, even though it's quite a modern hybrid, is now a firm favourite. I think it would make a great tall rose hedge. And the Robusta rose in the driveway even survives the amorous advances of my Clematis Montana.

the robust rugosa named robusta

Robusta is a brilliant red shrub rose. Don't let its practical name put you off. It seems stronger and sturdier than other reds (for example the over-praised red rose Dublin Bay). And it is much more healthy - if red roses symbolise romance, I'd choose Robusta any day!