In The Garden: Identification

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by jtham9660, Jun 17, 2014.

  1. jtham9660

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    I thought this was Hansa Rose. But why then there are 'fruits' on this plant ? The stems are hairy but not as thorny as the Rose
     

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    It's a Rosa rugosa hybrid. Maybe the rootstock sprouted and overtook the scion?
     
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    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Rosa 'Hansa' is a rugosa hybrid (possibly selection). It makes abundant fruit--that's one if it's features. Rugosa roses have stems that are covered with dense short prickles rather than the typical strong thorns you find on other roses.

    Did the flowers match 'Hansa'?
     
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    Hi

    Here is the photo of the flower. Thank you for taking the trouble to assist me
     

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Yours has single flowers (5 neat petals), google pics of 'Hansa' show it as double (numerous untidy and mis-shapen petals). So it appears not to be 'Hansa' (unless every image found by google is wrong - which is not totally impossible, though unlikely!).

    Yours looks much nicer ;-)
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Slender, pointed leaflets not like those of 'Hansa' either. Since overall it is a bit on the delicate side for typical Rosa rugosa it may be another hybrid of it (and is definitely not 'Hansa', a long prevalent and familiar cultivar).
     

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