Henry Hudson (Rosa rugosa 'Henry Hudson')-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Henry Hudson
Rosa rugosa 'Henry Hudson'

 
Features
Hybrid Rugosa rose with a compact habit and very dark green foliage. Flowers are white, semi-double, 3 inch wide (petal count 17-25). Flowers have clove fragrance. During cool weather, flowers are tinted with pink.  
 
Culture
Full sun, well-drained soil. Prune by the renewal method removing one-third of the oldest canes to the soil line as needed to keep the shrub open and new canes in production. Prune the stem back to a branch angle (a process called heading back) as needed to reduce height and width. 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
2-4 Feet (width 2 feet - 4 feet)
 
Size
Medium
 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 7 
 
Bloom Color
White
 
 
Bloom Season
June - September
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Insect Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Extreme resistance to blackspot, mildew and rust.  Watch for Japanese beetle, aphids, cane borer, and rose midge. 

 

 
Additional Notes
Nice compact rugosa with extreme disease resistance and winter hardiness.  Member of the Canadian Explorer rose series.

 

 
Related Resources
Home, Yard & Garden Pest Guide
Illinois Commercial Landscape and Turfgrass Pest Management Handbook
U of IL - Distance Diagnosis through Digital Imaging
U of IL - Plant Clinic