Hansen Hedge Rose

General
Scientific Name: Rosa rugosa ‘Hansen’
Family: Rosaceae (Rose)
Hardiness: Zone 2
Leaves: Deciduous
Plant Type: Shrub
Growth
Rate: Medium
Mature Height: 4’ - 7’
Longevity: Medium
Power Line: Yes
Ornamental
Flowers: Pink
Fruit: Red pomes called “hips”
Fall Color: Purple

A medium to tall shrub rose that is adapted to the Northern Plains. The fruit is referred to as a “rose hip” and is a source of Vitamin C. Showy, pink flowers in summer followed by the rose hips.

Light: Full sun to partial shade.
Water: Intermediate drought tolerance.
Soil: Adaptable to a wide variety of soils.

A small to medium shrub for farmstead windbreaks, riparian plantings and highway beatification. Hansen hedge rose is an excellent food source and provides nesting cover for a variety of wildlife.

Credits: Tree Selector Website, North Dakota Tree Handbook