A wonderful landscape plant. Durable and versatile with a magnificent flower, fruit and foliage combination. The fragrant flowers begin in June with repeat flushes throughout summer into fall, and range in color from purple to white depending on the cultivar. The hips (fruit) are large (up to 1″), bright red and present late summer into winter. Glossy dark green rugose summer foliage turns yellow to red-orange in fall. Regular pruning is important to maintain an attractive plant, but difficult as the sturdy canes are densely covered with prickles.