Scabrosa

(Rugosa) Rich, velvety, deep pinkish-mauve, large, single 13cm flowers. Huge conspicuous red hips, with good autumn foliage. Hardy.

Rosa Virginiana

(Species) A dense shrub with light green foliage and small, single, dark pink flowers, that have a long summer flowering season. The plump red hips last well into the winter. Also splendid autumn colours. Good in sandy soil and enjoys a woodland setting. Would also make a good hedge.

Rosa Rugosa Alba

(Rugosa) The late flowers contrast splendidly with the huge red hips. Bright green foliage, turn an attractive yellow in the autumn. Fragrant and shade tolerant.

Rosa Nitida

(Species) The single, dark pink flowers are small, but plentiful. Lovely fern-like foliage which turns rich crimson in the autumn with hips. Tolerant of shade. Suitable to be planted in a container. A useful, shorter species with abundant, short canes which, makes a good, dense bush for ground-cover and group planting. Dated to early 19th century.

Rosa Omeiensis Pteracantha

(Species) 'Rosa sericea pteracantha' Delicate fern-like foliage. Spectacular thorns which are translucent on the upright young shoots and glow like rubies in the morning and evening light. The flowers, small, single and white are followed by red hips.

Rosa Glauca

(Species) This dainty rose features small, single and pink flowers with unique plum-grey foliage on arching stems.

Nyveldt'S White

(Rugosa) Pure white shrub, with conspicuous fruit in autumn. A bushy plant.