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The Hunter
- Genus: Rosa
- Species: Rugosa hybrid
- Class: Shrub
- Name: The Hunter
- Breeder Mattock Roses, UK
- Introduced: 1961
- Parentage: Rugosa 'Rubra' X 'Independence' (Floribunda)
- Flower: Double
- Colour: Bright crimson
- Shape: Cupped
- Size: 2.5 to 3" (6 to 7.5 cm)
- Prickles: Average
- Form: Medium pointing slightly downward
- Leaves: Oval with narrow tip
- Colour: Dark green
- Texture: Glossy
- Habit: Free branching, low growing
- Height: 4' (1.2 m) on average
- Spread; 3' (90 cm) on average
- Exposure: Full sun to light shade
- Hardiness: 5
- Location: Artist garden, zone 4b
- Comments: Garden Journal
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