Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least
3.96 feet (1.22 metres) and sow at a depth of around
0.25 inches (0.64 cm).
By our calculations, you should look at sowing Rugosa Atropurpurea about 35 days before your last frost date.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Rugosa Atropurpurea is a hardy plant.