These are BARE ROOTED plants which can be planted from the end of October until May and will be dispatched as soon as the weather turns cold and they become dormant.The dispatch date depends on the Autumn temperature and varies from year to year. This is an excellent thorny dense hedge to keep out burglars and animals.The rose hips can be used to make syrup,wine or jelly and are approx 30-40mm wide.The hedge will grow very quickly up to about 6-8ft,(1.8-2.2m). Growing Details Common Name: Rugosa rose Genus: Rosa Species: rugosa Skill Level: Beginner Exposure: Full sun Hardiness: Hardy Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Moist Height: 1.8 - 2.2m Spread: 2m Spacing: 2-3 Plants Per Metre Description It will flower the first year with white flowers which turn to hips and can be severely cut back at any time to re-grow. The flowers can last from May to late September and will be covered in wildlife.It will tolerate most conditions including shade and exposed areas.