Description
Sweet briar is a perennial deciduous shrub which will climb and scramble through a native hedge, tree or trellis. It has prickly stems and the foliage has a lovely sweet fragrance of apple. There are simple pink flowers adorning the rambler in mid summer which are darker than a Dog rose. Bright red berries follow in the Autumn, to add extra interest. It is great when planted as part of a native hedge as it will provide much interest through the year, It can also be planted at the back of a border or against a wall in a sunny spot.
Wildlife attracted:
The flowers of the Sweet briar attract pollinators during mid summer. Later in the year, birds such as blackbirds, redwings and waxwing love the red berries.
Other features:
Rose hips contain a high amount of Vitamin C and traditionally made into Rose hip syrup
Available to buy online or from The Blooming Wild Nursery, Somerset
