Rosa Rugosa Rubra

[Hobbit]

I am thinking of planting Rosa Rugosa as hedge where my open plan front garden meets the pavement. The absolute maximum I can get away with is 3ft highx 3ft wide, but for pedestrian safety I will need to keep it "manicured" where it meets the pavement.
I have read that a Rugosa will grow to 6ft in height with a spread of 5ft.
With my restrictions will it still carry those marvellous scented booms/hips?
Any advice/opinions would be most welcome.
Thanks.

[doccat5]

If you do a bit more research, you'll find some rugosas that will fit your height and width requirements, as well as fragrance and hips. They are tough, and come in 3 sizes, I'm thinking Hansa is one of the low growing ones, but don't remember for sure.

[sherenity]

Not to be confused with ROSA HANSEN HEDGE as to that one is 6' to 10' feet.

[doccat5]

Glad you mentioned that, I went back and checked, Hansa is one of the tall ones,

Teresa Bugnet, Wasagaming and Monte Blanc are all medium ht ( around 5 ft across, 3 ft tall) rugosas