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Blanc Double de Coubert Rose

Tagged as: Rosa, Low growing shrubs, Rose

Botanical Name: Rosa rugosa 'Blanc Double de Coubert'
Common Name: Blanc Double de Coubert Rose



Height: 4-6' Spread: 4-6' Habit/Form: Upright, rounded, suckering, colonizing shrub Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4-7
Cultural Requirements: Prefers full sun in moist, well-drained soil, very adaptable to different soil types. Avoid extremely wet conditions. This vigorous grower has high resistance to blackspot and powdery mildew. Plants are salt tolerant and a very winter hardy. Minimal pruning needed.
Ornamental Characteristics: A sturdy shrub rose with stout, upright stems. Clean, glossy dark foliage and clusters of semi-double, white, highly fragrant flowers with yellow stamens. Dark, leathery rugose or wrinkled foliage. Plant rarely produces hips.
Uses in the Landscape: Use in the shrub border or in mass.

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