Season Window
01 Jun – 15 AugHedgerows, scrub, woodland edges and coastal banks
Summer flowers
Wild Rose
Rosa canina
A summer rose in the hedge begins the story that rosehips finish in winter.
Harvest
How we meet this plant
Leave most flowers to set hips for birds and later harvest; gather only clean petals from abundant plants.
Preparation
At the kitchen table
Petals have a tradition in scented waters, syrups and culinary infusions.
Community Use
Why we teach it
Connects flower and fruit seasons within one familiar hedgerow species.
Safety
Confirm rose identification, avoid sprayed flowers and seek advice before medicinal use during pregnancy or with allergies.