Rose ‘Hansa’

Common Name: Hansa Rose

Scientific Name: Rosa ‘Hansa’ (Hybrid Rugosa)

Zone: 3 to 7

Blossom Colour: Deep magenta‑purple, semi‑double with golden centers

Flowering Type: Repeat‑blooming—heavy flush in early summer, with intermittent blooms into fall

Summer Colour: Dark green, heavily wrinkled (rugose) foliage

Fall Colour: Yellow‑bronze foliage accented by abundant bright‑red hips

Mature Height (ft): 4 to 7

Mature Spread (ft): 4 to 6

Exposure: Full Sun (minimum 6 h for best bloom)

Tree Type: Deciduous Shrub Rose

Watering: Moderate; prefers evenly moist, well‑drained soil but tolerates some drought once established

Fertilization: Apply a balanced rose fertilizer or well‑rotted compost in early spring; a light midsummer feeding supports repeat bloom without excessive foliage growth