Rugosa rose is a suckering shrub native to asia.  It has large and beautiful blooms and the largest rose hips of any rose we know.  The rose hips are high in vitamin C and can be eaten fresh or made into preserves, teas, and more. We also know someone who makes amazing jam from the rose petals. The plants are quite thorny and can grow up to 5 or 6 feet but respond well to pruning. 

This variety, 'alba' has white flowers.