Here in the United States, a commonly found imported wild rose is Rugosa, Rosa rugosa. When I discovered Rugosa roses, I was impressed with the sturdy plants and deep green foliage that produced ...

Rugosa rose is a tough and adaptable shrub rose native to Asia. Its name Rugosa translates in Latin as “wrinkled” because of its leathery, dark green foliage. The plants can be heavily thorned.