Rosa Polareis - BUSH, bare root

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rosa regeliana, Rosa rugosa 'Ritausma', Rosa rugosa 'Polar Ice'®.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * Suitable for flowering hedges * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * tolerates pruning * heat tolerant, drought resistant, resistant to urban climates, salt air tolerant, soil salt tolerant

Growth habit
Japanese rose 'Polareis'® is a bushy growing shrub that can reach a height of 60 - 80 cm and a width of 40 - 50 cm.

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

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

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

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

Flower
The light pink, cupped flowers are semi-double and appear from June to July. They grow to around 6 - 8 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.

fruit
The fruits of Rosa rugosa 'Polareis'® are particularly decorative. These appear from October.

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

Shoots
The shoots of Rosa rugosa 'Polareis'® are spiny.

Root
Rosa rugosa 'Polareis'® is a taproot plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensively branching, runner-forming roots.