A vigorous, open, deciduous shrub with nearly thornless stems bearing pinnate leaves divided into ovate, toothed, glossy, purple-flushed, mid- to dark green leaflets and, from midsummer to early autumn, clusters of single, cupped, lightly fragrant, light yellow flowers turning pink then crimson with age.
Height 3m (10ft), Spread 2m (6ft), 2-5 years to maturity.