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Bred by Georg Ruf (Germany, before 2008).
Introduced in Germany by Rosenschule Ruf in 2008 as 'Wild Eagle'.

Hybrid Rugosa.  

Red, lilac shading.  Strong fragrance.  Cupped, open bloom form.  

Spreading.  

Height: 32" to 47" (80 to 120cm).  

Can be used for hedge.  Hardy.  produces decorative hips.  Disease susceptibility: blackspot resistant.  

'Wild Eagle' was one of the 42 sorts in the hedge, which had fallen through, but then I realized that this was the most beautiful in the whole hedge: the darkest colour, the tallest shrubs and always the most blooms! So she was added to the series and is now the most desired of all (Werner Ruf). [see also the story of the hedge in the notes to Georg Ruf].

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