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 Fedtschenkoana

(Species) Single, white flowers produced all summer on a dense shrub with grey foliage. Small spiky red hips later and some repeat flowers. Tolerant of poorer soils and shade. Ideal for woodland planting.

Rosa Elegantula Persetosa

(Species) 'Rosa farreri persetosa' 'Threepenny Bit Rose'. A charming arching shrub with fern-like leaves which turn to purple and crimson in the autumn. The tiny hips, are of a bright orange-red colour and produces small, lilac-pink flowers. Tolerant of poor soils and shade. Suited to woodland planting.

Rosa Nutkana

(Species) Medium sized flowers of pale pink to mauve on an open shrub. Globular, red hips apparently disliked by birds except as a last resort.

Rosa Highdownensis

(Species) (Moyesii Hybrid) Vigorous, arching branches of light crimson, single flowers producing abundant flagon-shaped hips. Can be grown as a small climber with support. Tolerant of poor soils.

Rosa Headleyensis

(Species) An outstanding hybrid of 'Rosa hugonis'. Large, scented, single, creamy-yellow flowers borne in abundance on an upright plant with ferny leaves. Tolerant of poor soil and shade. Could be used as a small climber and is suitable for woodland. Bred by Warburg.

Rosa Doncasterii

(Species) 'Rosa macrophylla Doncasterii’. A vigorous shrub with dark green foliage. Single flowers of deep pink with pronounced anthers. Huge flagon-shaped hips of orange-red. Tolerant of poor soils and shade. Bred by Hurst.