Red Rugosa Rose vs Royal Star Magnolia - TreeTime.ca

Red Rugosa Rose vs Royal Star Magnolia

Rosa Rugosa rubra

Magnolia stellata Royal Star

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Red Rugosa Rose
Royal Star Magnolia

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.

The Royal Star Magnolia, or Star Magnolia, is an early-blooming, white fragrant flower. It has a form that resembles a starburst, hence the name. This multi-stemmed deciduous shrub is extremely popular and has won the prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

The Royal Star Magnolia attracts birds and butterflies to your garden, with their large, showy flowers blooming even before it’s foliage which features a medium green leaf. They prefer slightly acidic soils.

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Red Rugosa Rose Quick Facts

Royal Star Magnolia Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: orange-red
Flowers: red-pink
Flowers: lare, white, showy
Fruit: rose hips
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: star magnolia