Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm Mountain time
White Rugosa Rose vs Wild Privet
Rosa Rugosa alba
Ligustrum vulgare
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
White Rugosa Rose has many characteristics that will make it both a reliable and beautiful addition to your yard. Tolerant of many conditions and incredibly cold hardy, this rose can withstand salt, poor soil, and wind.
White Rugosa Rose produces white flowers that are attractive and pure white with a papery texture. It will make a great impenetrable hedge or border that is also deer resistant.
Note: This variety is from a seed source, not cuttings. Although somewhat true to seed and color expect some variability.
Wild Privet is a fast growing ornamental shrub that is well suited for forming hedges and privacy screens. It will retain its leaves in warmer climates but drops them in colder areas. They have small white flowers, though the smell is often considered unpleasant. While the berries are inedible, they are a good food source for many bird species.
It is recommended to prune Wild Privet immediately after flowering, as it can readily self seed. It is deer and rabbit tolerant. It can grow in dry areas, on slopes, and withstand the wind making it well suited for many growing conditions.
White Rugosa Rose Quick Facts
Wild Privet Quick Facts
Toxicity: If ingested, all parts of this plant will cause severe discomfort. Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses