Dog Rose Rosa canina

Dog Rose (Rosa canina) is a deciduous shrub grown for syrups, jellies and tisanes from hips. It prefers full sun to light shade and free-draining, moderately fertile loam, reaching about 2–3 m. Harvest in hips september–november after first frost if preferred for the best flavour and aroma.

• Sun: Full sun to light shade
• Soil: Free-draining, moderately fertile loam
• Watering: Moderate; allow the surface to dry between waterings
• Harvest: Hips September–November after first frost if preferred
• Difficulty: Easy