An old Scots rose, very popular between 1790 and 1830 when there were several hundred
in circulation... the bush is quite small, reaching about 1-metre with small
dark ferny leaves and round black hips. It suckers freely and unless you have a grafted plant, keep it in a pot.
Quite a pretty sight to see in full bloom... but very prickly, one needs a good strong pair of gloves handling a Scots rose.