Wild Edric is a tough, reliable, and healthy rose that can be used to create a very beautiful, fragrant border hedge. The flowers start as lovely pointed, purple-pink buds. They gradually open up to form a large, semi-double flower of deep velvety pink with shades of purple and mauve, revealing a cluster of golden-yellow stamens that contrast with the color of the petals. The overall scent is strong and delightful, but interestingly, with a little investigation, a distinct difference between the scent of the petals and the stamens can be detected. The latter is pure clove, while the former is classic Old Rose with hints of watercress and cucumber. Wild Edric was a Saxon lord in Shropshire, said to have been married to a fairy queen. He scolded her one day, and she disappeared. According to legend, his spirit can still be seen searching for her in the hills. 4 ft. x 4 ft. (1.2 m x 1.2 m). A Wild Edric hedge will quickly become completely impenetrable, with the many thorny stems displaying beautiful, textured foliage. Plant 2 - 3 feet apart.