Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Red Rugosa Rose - TreeTime.ca

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Red Rugosa Rose

Syringa pubescens ssp. patula

Rosa Rugosa rubra

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Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)
Red Rugosa Rose

Manchurian Lilac (aka Korean Lilac) is a medium-sized shrub that features fragrant clusters of pale purple flowers in late spring.

Manchurian Lilac is less affected by disease than other lilacs and will create a beautiful border, hedge, or privacy screen. If you are looking for a lilac for your shelterbelt, consider Common Purple Lilac or Villosa Lilac first.

Red Rugosa Rose is well-known for its incredible cold hardiness and disease resistance. This variety has beautiful crimson red flowers followed by scarlet rose hips in autumn. Try using the rose hips to make syrups or add flavor to existing fruit dishes and drinks.

Due to their overly thorny stems, Red Rugosa Rose is perfect for creating an impenetrable, deer resistant hedge. We recommend applying mulch during the summer months to retain moisture, cool the roots, and prevent weeds.

Note: This variety is from a seed source, not cuttings. Although somewhat true to seed and color expect some variability.

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) Quick Facts

Red Rugosa Rose Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: red and purple
Fall colour: orange-red
Flowers: pale purple
Flowers: red-pink
Fruit: rose hips
Berries: red-pink berries
Harvest: mid July
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: korean lilac