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Wild RosesWild roses are perhaps a little plain to look at, compared to their modern cousins. Generally smaller single flowers in various shades of pink, they have one outstanding feature. The attractive red hips produced in the fall.
Rosa Rugosa
This rose originates from the east...Japan, Korea and China. It is exceptionally hardy, and will tolerate
almost any conditions. It is also salt resistant, so makes a good choice for costal properties.
The flowers have a sweet fragrance, and can be used to make pot-pourri. Very easy to hybridise and propogate.
Rosa Canina(dog rose)I believe that the name dog rose comes from an old belief that the rose hips offered some protection against the bite of mad dogs. I can't find anything to support this, but it seems reasonable considering the high levels of vitamin C and anti-oxidents in the hips. The flowers are very similar to the rugosa variety, and it is sometimes used as a rootstock for grafting.  |
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