Shrub - Rosa nutkana C. Presl 'Nootka' (4 Inch)

Rosa nutkana grows to as much as 3 meters, often in thickets. It has light green paired leaflets with toothed edges and sharp prickles at the base. It blooms baby pink flowers from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. The fruits (hips) of Nootka rose are somewhat bitter but edible.