'Rubra' is a vigorous medium-sized shrub with prickly stems and glossy, strongly veined leaves turning yellow in autumn. Fragrant, single, deep magenta-pink flowers 9cm wide are fragrant in summer and autumn are followed by large scarlet hips. Grow in full sun with fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Tolerant of poor soil and shade; suitable for hedging.