Blanc Double de Coubert Rugosa Rose

Renowned for its extraordinary fragrance and exceptional toughness, Blanc Double de Coubert is a classic Rugosa rose that has delighted gardeners since the late 19th century. Introduced in 1892 by the French breeder Cochet-Cochet, this heirloom variety is treasured for its large, snowy white blooms, intensely fragrant flowers, and remarkable ability to thrive in challenging growing conditions.

The beautifully ruffled blooms open from creamy buds into large, semi-double to double white flowers with prominent golden stamens that create a bright, cheerful contrast. Each bloom releases an exceptionally strong Old Rose fragrance, widely regarded as one of the finest among Rugosa roses. Flowering begins in late spring and continues in repeat flushes throughout the season, often followed by large, ornamental orange-red rose hips that provide outstanding fall and winter interest.

Blanc Double de Coubert forms a vigorous, upright shrub with the characteristic deeply textured, dark green Rugosa foliage that is highly resistant to disease and tolerant of poor soils, salt spray, drought, and cold temperatures. This rugged yet elegant rose is an outstanding choice for hedges, coastal gardens, wildlife plantings, and low-maintenance landscapes.

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Growing Information

Ideal Uses

✔ Cottage Gardens
✔ Informal Hedges
✔ Coastal Gardens
✔ Wildlife & Pollinator Gardens
✔ Fragrant Garden Displays
✔ Low-Maintenance Landscapes
✔ Specimen Plantings

Recommended Growing Regions

Blanc Double de Coubert performs exceptionally well in:

• Northeast
• Mid-Atlantic
• Midwest
• Pacific Northwest
• Mountain States
• Northern Plains
• Great Lakes Region
• Coastal Regions
• New England

Heritage

Introduced in 1892 by the renowned French breeder Cochet-Cochet, Blanc Double de Coubert has earned a lasting reputation as one of the finest Rugosa roses ever developed. Its exceptional fragrance, rugged durability, and reliable flowering have made it a favorite in gardens around the world for well over a century.

Why You'll Love Blanc Double de Coubert

• One of the most intensely fragrant white roses available
• Large, ruffled white blooms with bright golden centers
• Repeat flowering throughout the growing season
• Produces beautiful ornamental rose hips in autumn
• Exceptional disease resistance with minimal maintenance
• Outstanding tolerance for cold, drought, poor soils, and coastal conditions
• Perfect for hedges, cottage gardens, and natural landscapes
• A beloved heirloom Rugosa rose with over 130 years of proven garden performance

Bring timeless beauty and unforgettable fragrance to your landscape with Blanc Double de Coubert, a classic Rugosa rose prized for its snowy white blooms, remarkable hardiness, and extraordinary perfume. Whether planted as a flowering hedge, specimen shrub, or part of a cottage garden, this heirloom favorite offers season-long beauty with exceptional resilience.