Rose Foxi Pavement

The Hybrid Rugosa "Foxy" ("Foxi Pavement"), also known as "Luberon" and "UHLater," was bred in 1987 in Germany by Jürgen Walter Uhl and introduced in 1989 by Rosen-Tantau/Tantau Roses as "Buffalo Gal." This remarkable rose-hip variety is an improved version of "Dagmar Hastrup," which it closely resembles. A reliable rose for challenging conditions, it is highly hardy and features fragrant flowers that adorn the plant all summer, transitioning into large, decorative rose hips in autumn.

From June to October, the large bush (150–200 cm tall, up to 150 cm wide) blooms with large (7–9 cm), semi-double (17–25 petals), cup-shaped, lavender-pink fragrant flowers gathered in clusters of 3–7 at the ends of the stems. When fully open, the flowers reveal yellow stamens and exude a spicy, fruity fragrance characteristic of Rugosas. After blooming, the flowers self-clean. In autumn, the bush produces an abundance of large (1x0.5 cm) red hips that are highly decorative and persist until spring, adding charm to the winter garden.

The shrub is robust and vigorous, with upright stems densely covered with small needle-like and large sickle-shaped thorns. Its distinguishing feature is the dense, wrinkled, glossy green foliage with serrated edges, typically composed of seven rounded-elliptic leaflets 5–7 cm long, with a thick grayish felt-like underside. The foliage is decorative from April to October. This variety is used for creating hedges, landscaping relaxation areas, and even for planting along urban roads. In landscape design, Rugosa serves as a backdrop for other perennials, in group plantings, in containers, or as a solo feature on lawns. It can also be used for cut flowers and to attract bees.

Plant in full sun or partial shade; it prefers slightly acidic soils. Pruning is recommended during dormancy for sanitation and during the growing season for shaping.

This rose boasts excellent resistance to diseases, drought, wind, and rain. It easily withstands drought, frost, and urban conditions.

Cold hardiness: USDA Zone 3b (down to -35°C) and warmer.

Unfortunately we do not have information about the origin of the name of this rose.

Jules Margottin (hybrid perpetual, Margottin, 1852) × Safrano (tea, Beauregard, 1837)

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