A. Rose hips are best produced on species shrub roses, rambling roses or varieties that don’t need extensive pruning. Some roses do not produce hips, such as `Mystic Fairy,’ `Rosa rugosa ‘ `Albo-plena ...

A. Rose hips are best produced on species shrub roses, rambling roses or varieties that don’t need extensive pruning. Some roses do not produce hips, such as `Mystic Fairy,’ `Rosa rugosa ‘ `Albo-plena ...

Q: I want to plant roses to grow rose hips. I've heard that they're a good source of vitamin C. Are there varieties that make better rose hips? Is there a good time of year to plant roses? A: A rose ...

The end of summer is here, but autumn isn’t yet in full swing. These dog days are devoted to the fruit of the rose. Called rose hips, these small, round fruits contain seeds wrapped in a fleshy outer ...

The rose has long been regarded as the "queen of flowers," revered for its fragrance and beauty. But less lauded are the orange and red hips, or seedpods, that form after the flowers fade. And that's ...