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title: "Anyone have guidance on how to improve the health of this rose hip…"
description: "Anyone have guidance on how to improve the health of this rose hip plant ( i think that’s what it is called)?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/tRP53vISV9tWxeeLzen5AP"
community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "Save my rose hip."
published: "2025-07-07T20:52:27.768239Z"
language: "en"
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# Anyone have guidance on how to improve the health of this rose hip…

_Posted by Save my rose hip. on 2025-07-07_

Anyone have guidance on how to improve the health of this rose hip plant ( i think that’s what it is called)?

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## 1 comment

### Waspinator commented on 2025-07-08

That is a rose (I'm not sure what kind, but it looks like it's supposed to be one of the bush types). The seed pods/fruit are called rose hips. To improve its health, use sterilized pruners to give it a good trim. Start by removing any dead or damaged sections. You can harvest the rose hips or just cut them off. Next prune for shape and to improve air flow around and between the stems. In general, roses do best with about 3 major prunes per year (in fall before frost, spring, and summer). You can also remove spent flowers and any dead material whenever it needs it

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