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Stems: Prickly stems that can be upright, arching, scrambling, or trailing Leaves: Glossy, green leaves with toothed edges that are usually alternate and pinnately compound Flowers: Come in a variety of shapes and colors, including flat, cupped, rounded, urn-shaped, button-eye, pompon, and rosette. Wild roses usually have five petals, while cultivated roses are often double. Size: Can range from compact, miniature roses to climbers that can reach seven meters in height Fruit: A fleshy, berry-like “fruit” called a hip that is usually red to orange in color Soil: Require full sun and organically rich, well-drained, acidic to neutral soils Climate: Require a cool climate and regular watering Diseases: Can be infected by a number of diseases, including powdery mildew, black spot fungus, and rust Pests: Aphids are a common insect pest on the leaves and young stems