Flower:
Single, saucer-shaped flowers are bright rose pink with white centres. Each bloom has a central cluster of yellow stamens. The flowers are produced in clusters in June and July and are followed by abundant red hips. The flowers are unscented.
Flower colour: Pink
Flower shape: Single, saucer-shaped flowers in clusters
Flowering time: June, July
Foliage:
Pinnate leaves have narrow, Elliptic to oval leaflets with serrated margins. The leaves emerge purple in spring and turn blue-grey, tinged purple, with age. The leaves are Alternately arranged on upright stems. Prickles are produced on the old growth.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Pinnate with elliptic to oval leaflets
Propagation:
Cuttings, grafting.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun or partial shade in fertile, moisture retentive soil that is well drained.