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sweetlebee Joined: 5/09/2005 Location: Posts: 19587	Posted: Nov/08/2007 6:48 AM PST Do all roses get hips? I've been leaving the last of my flowers on since September because I read that cutting the last flowers stimulates new budding when you want the rose to get ready to go dormant. I know some roses are known for their hips. I think mine must be hipless but I'm still hoping. Quote \| Reply \| Report

bensmom98 Joined: 7/26/2006 Location: Lake Champlain Valley Posts: 9121	Posted: Nov/08/2007 7:04 AM PST Do you really need more hips? I don't. Quote \| Reply \| Report

sweetlebee Joined: 5/09/2005 Location: Posts: 19587	Posted: Nov/08/2007 7:44 AM PST Have you ever made jelly with your hips? Quote \| Reply \| Report

RKayne Joined: 11/09/2006 Location: Posts: 4090 Moderator	Posted: Feb/01/2008 9:40 PM PST I like to use them for tea...the Vitamin C cannot be beat Quote \| Reply \| Report

doccat5 Joined: 1/16/2008 Location: Fredericksburg Posts: 58	Posted: Feb/14/2008 6:00 AM PST Ramblers and rugosas throw hips. And they are wonderful in teas and jellies. Quote \| Reply \| Report