The Redleaf Rose, Rosa glauca, produces clear pink, fragrant flowers in June followed by long lasting bright red hips. The reddish-violet stems and beautifully colored foliage, purple in sunny locations, gray green with mauve in shady areas, are prized by flower arrangers. This rose has its own root. The advantage of own root roses is that once established they are very resilient. If winter's freezing breezes kill the top growth, the rose will grow back in the spring, and the recovered rose will look the same as the one you purchased. ... more information