This commonly cultivated diploid is a scrambler ("memorial rose" or "rambling rose") that may be included within the broader species concept of R. luciae Franchet & Rochebrune ex Crépin (W; FNA 9). It is similar to multiflora, but differs in the generally larger dimensions of its flowers and fruits (W); some colls. should be rechecked. Flowers vary in size and color, from deep rose-pink to white. The common form in southeastern states (as "Dorothy Perkins") is usually pink with doubled petals (RAB). These plants can also be confused with X centifolia; see notes under gallica.