Rose Hansa - Rugosa Rose A richly-coloured, repeat-flowering rugosa rose bred in Holland, Rosa Hansa is a medium-sized, vigorous, deciduous shrub rose with an upright, bushy, suckering habit, and very prickly stems. The divided, leathery leaves have narrow leaflets that are very deeply veined and a bright glossy green. From July to September, the shrub bears sumptuous, fully double, carmine-purple flowers with a medium strength, sweet, spicy scent. These are followed by large, scarlet, tomato-like hips. Like all rugosa roses, Rose Hansa is very healthy and robust. Can be grown as an informal hedge. Site: Tolerates exposure, including coastal exposureSoil: Any moisture-retentive, humus-rich, well-drained soil; tolerates poor soilPosition: Best in full sun; tolerates some shadeSeason of interest: Summer and autumnHardiness: Very hardyHeight: 5’ (1.5m) Spread: 4’ (1.2m), sometimes larger