David Thompson (Rosa rugosa 'David Thompson')-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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David Thompson
Rosa rugosa 'David Thompson'

 
Features
Hybrid Rugosa with a compact habit. Double flowers 3-4 inches wide (petal count 25). Very intense fragrance. This Rugosa does not have showy fruit and has nearly thornless (no prickles) stems. 
 
Culture
Full sun, well-drained soil. Prune by the renewal method removing one-third of the oldest canes to the soil line in the spring 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 width and height. 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
3-4 Feet (Width 3 feet - 4 feet )
 
Size
Medium
 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 7 
 
Bloom Color
Red
 
 
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:

Very resistant to blackspot, mildew and rust. Watch for Japanese beetle, aphids, cane borer, and rose midge.
 
Additional Notes
Extremely hardy and disease resistant. Member of the Candian 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