Rosehip «Rubin» is a high-growing shrub, with a height that can reach 2.5 m. Its shoots are covered with thorns, especially at the base, while large green leaves give the plant a dense and decorative appearance. The berries of the variety are round or elongated-oval, dark red in color at full maturity, with a slight orange hue at the early stage of ripening. They have a pleasant sweet-sour taste, which makes them ideal for fresh consumption as well as for preparing various dishes.
The «Rubin» variety is characterized by high winter hardiness and disease resistance, which allows for harvest even in harsh climatic conditions. In early August, the fruits fully ripen, and up to a kilogram of berries can be collected from one bush. Due to the rich content of vitamins (especially C), carotenoids, organic acids, and tannins, rosehip «Rubin» is valuable both in culinary arts and in pharmacy.
The berries of this variety are especially suitable for drying, preparing homemade preserves, and are also used in medicinal mixtures. Their slightly sweet-sour taste makes them popular among those who value natural products. High frost hardiness and early ripening make «Rubin» one of the most demanded rosehip varieties for a wide range of applications.
