Tough, fragrant and generous with bloom and fruit, Rose ‘Scabrosa’ (Rosa rugosa ‘Scabrosa’) has large, single magenta-pink flowers that glow against deep green foliage. The crinkled petals and strong scent give it an old-fashioned charm, while striking orange-red hips appear in autumn. An easy-care, wind-tolerant shrub perfect for coastal gardens and wildlife-friendly landscapes.
- Flowers: Bright magenta-pink, single 10–12 cm blooms; repeat flowering spring to autumn
- Fragrance: Strong, old-rose and clove scent
- Size: About 1.5 m h × 1.5 m w
- Rose type: Rugosa Shrub
- Breeder: Grootendorst, The Netherlands, 1950
- Uses & attributes: Includes coastal or wildlife gardens, hardy and salt-tolerant, fragrant, decorative hips, vigorous
- Other features: Textured foliage, bird-attracting hips, few pests
- Disease resistance: ★★★★★
- Also known as: Rosa rugosa var. Scabrosa
For helpful advice, see our Rose Growing Guide, Care and Planting Instructions, and Rose Pruning Tips. Consider adding an engraved label to your order so you always know the name of your new rose—and order extra labels for the rest of your rose collection.
Health rating explained:
Assessed in humid, wet conditions:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ – No disease observed
★ ★ ★ ★ – Only very minor symptoms
We don’t stock lower-rated roses — just the strong, healthy performers our customers (and we!) love. No sprays needed.
References:
HelpMeFind Roses. (n.d.). Rosa ‘Scabrosa’. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
Royal Horticultural Society. (n.d.). Rosa rugosa ‘Scabrosa’. RHS Plant Finder.
Images: Copyright Heritage Fruit Trees
