Site Requirements: Sun
to partial shade; moist but not wet soil, enriched with organic
matter; dislikes high humidity and high temperatures; needs
good air circulation
Height: 5
to 6 feet
Width: 3
to 5 feet
Texture: Medium
Form: Sparse,
erect stems; suckers
Flower/Fruit: 2"
flowers open deep purplish pink, fading to magenta-pink in
summer; fragrant; flat, red fruit in late summer
Foliage: Simple,
finely serrated leaves with 3 to 5 lobes; reddish fall color
Comments: Spreads
by suckers; thornless canes; native to eastern US
