Book  (2007)  
 
Hunter, J. Mattock 1961
Blooming period: medium
Habit: shrub with arching canes
Vigour: medium
Shoots: bronze-green
Prickles: very dense and slightly curved
Flower: in clusters (4 or more); in umbels; abundant bloom; 44 petals, rosette form, in doubles; diameter 7,0 cm; depth 3,0 cm; strong fragrance
Petals: rounded; length 3,0 cm; width 3,0 cm; colour of the upper surface fuchsia pink 67 A, reverse fuchsia pink 61 C; white nails
Stamens: anthers yellow, filaments whitish pink
Stygmas: free, yellow
Calyx: cupped, smooth
Sepals: reflexed downwards; 1 appendage on one side, 2 sepals without
Foliage: length 11,5 cm, width 8,0 cm; colour of the upper surface dark green 147 A, reverse olive green 147 B; slightly glossy; length of the terminal leaflet 5,5 cm, width 3,0 cm; obtuse base; 21 teeth per side

Website/Catalog  (2000)  Page(s) 104.  
 
H. Rug. Hunter, Mattock R. H., 1961

Book  (1997)  Page(s) 230.  Includes photo(s).

Book  (11 Jun 1993)  Page(s) 28.  Includes photo(s).

Book  (11 Jun 1993)  Page(s) 27.  
 
R. rugosa 'Rubra' x 'Independence'. Mattock (England) 1961. Description... bright red double blossoms are mid-sized... [Verrier questions its hardiness] since a floribunda is in its heritage.

Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 253.  
 
Hybrid Rugosa (Shrub), medium red, 1961, ('The Hunter'); R. rugosa rubra x 'Independence'; Mattock, R.H.; Mattock. Flowers bright crimson, double (43 petals), medium; foliage rugose; vigorous (4-5 ft.) growth; recurrent bloom.

Book  (Feb 1993)  Page(s) 104.  Includes photo(s).

Book  (1991)  Page(s) 95.  
 
Rosa rugosa rubra x 'Independence'... true red... continuous bloomer

Book  (Dec 1985)  Page(s) 243.  Includes photo(s).

Book  (Dec 1985)  Page(s) 243.  
 
Mattock (UK) 1961. Flowers: scented, fully double, bright crimson...