Apple Rose (Rosa rugosa)
You are buying 1 organically grown Apple Rose (Rosa rugosa) root trainer plug plant.
Please note:
Root trainer plug plants are available year-round. We always aim to process orders within two days, however there may be unavoidable delays in despatch during extreme weather, so please be patient.
Organically and sustainably grown in our forest garden here at Poet’s Acre, located in the heart of 1000 acres of organic farmland and ancient woodland in rural North Norfolk. Plants are grown as part of a sustainable management plan that encourages diversity and resilience. The land here is completely organic, we do not use pesticides or sprays of any kind.
Plant Care
Your Apple Rose plug plant will arrive carefully packaged to prevent damage or drying out. Root trainer plugs encourage strong, deep root growth, giving your plant the best possible start.
On arrival, water the plant if the compost feels dry. You may pot it on into a larger pot for its first year to encourage extra root development before planting in its final position. If planting directly out, choose a sunny location with well-drained but moisture-retentive soil. Dig a hole just larger than the plug, enrich with compost, firm gently, and water thoroughly. Space 1.5–2m apart if planting as a hedge.
Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth. Remove dead or weak stems as required. Mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Postage & Packaging
Price includes postage, and we send all our plants by Royal Mail 48 with tracking. We aim to post items within 2 working days of your order, weather permitting. We use as much recycled material for packaging as possible.
About Apple Rose (Rosa rugosa)
Apple Rose (Rosa rugosa) is a tough, deciduous shrub rose native to East Asia, naturalised across Europe. It is renowned for its fragrant pink or white single flowers in summer, followed by large, bright red-orange hips in autumn. Typically growing 1.5–2m tall, it forms dense, prickly thickets ideal for hedging and coastal planting.
Culinary Uses
Both the petals and hips are edible. The fragrant petals can be used in teas, syrups, jams, and desserts, while the vitamin C-rich hips are excellent for jellies, syrups, sauces, and herbal teas.
Garden Uses
Ideal for hedging, coastal planting, wildlife gardens, or as a hardy ornamental shrub. Its flowers and hips add seasonal interest and colour.
Wildlife Uses
The flowers are loved by bees and pollinators, while the hips provide food for birds and small mammals in autumn and winter. The dense thickets also create shelter for nesting birds.
About Poet’s Acre
Poet’s Acre is a forest garden project, creating a continuously expanding repository of regionally adapted plants and a haven for wildlife and threatened species of all kinds. Our work is supported by a small family-run nursery growing plants for gardens, forest gardens, food forests, and permaculture projects. Our aim is to grow healthy, chemical-free plants for diversity, resilience, and climate adaptability, encouraging people to connect with the land, themselves, and each other.
Apple Rose (Rosa rugosa)
You are buying 1 organically grown Apple Rose (Rosa rugosa) root trainer plug plant.
Please note:
Root trainer plug plants are available year-round. We always aim to process orders within two days, however there may be unavoidable delays in despatch during extreme weather, so please be patient.
Organically and sustainably grown in our forest garden here at Poet’s Acre, located in the heart of 1000 acres of organic farmland and ancient woodland in rural North Norfolk. Plants are grown as part of a sustainable management plan that encourages diversity and resilience. The land here is completely organic, we do not use pesticides or sprays of any kind.
Plant Care
Your Apple Rose plug plant will arrive carefully packaged to prevent damage or drying out. Root trainer plugs encourage strong, deep root growth, giving your plant the best possible start.
On arrival, water the plant if the compost feels dry. You may pot it on into a larger pot for its first year to encourage extra root development before planting in its final position. If planting directly out, choose a sunny location with well-drained but moisture-retentive soil. Dig a hole just larger than the plug, enrich with compost, firm gently, and water thoroughly. Space 1.5–2m apart if planting as a hedge.
Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth. Remove dead or weak stems as required. Mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Postage & Packaging
Price includes postage, and we send all our plants by Royal Mail 48 with tracking. We aim to post items within 2 working days of your order, weather permitting. We use as much recycled material for packaging as possible.
About Apple Rose (Rosa rugosa)
Apple Rose (Rosa rugosa) is a tough, deciduous shrub rose native to East Asia, naturalised across Europe. It is renowned for its fragrant pink or white single flowers in summer, followed by large, bright red-orange hips in autumn. Typically growing 1.5–2m tall, it forms dense, prickly thickets ideal for hedging and coastal planting.
Culinary Uses
Both the petals and hips are edible. The fragrant petals can be used in teas, syrups, jams, and desserts, while the vitamin C-rich hips are excellent for jellies, syrups, sauces, and herbal teas.
Garden Uses
Ideal for hedging, coastal planting, wildlife gardens, or as a hardy ornamental shrub. Its flowers and hips add seasonal interest and colour.
Wildlife Uses
The flowers are loved by bees and pollinators, while the hips provide food for birds and small mammals in autumn and winter. The dense thickets also create shelter for nesting birds.
About Poet’s Acre
Poet’s Acre is a forest garden project, creating a continuously expanding repository of regionally adapted plants and a haven for wildlife and threatened species of all kinds. Our work is supported by a small family-run nursery growing plants for gardens, forest gardens, food forests, and permaculture projects. Our aim is to grow healthy, chemical-free plants for diversity, resilience, and climate adaptability, encouraging people to connect with the land, themselves, and each other.
