How to add rose hips to your winter displays

Think before you prune, because these red and orange seedpods provide valuable pops of colour

Add rose hips to your winter displays (Alamy/PA)

Try to avoid deadheading the last of your roses, because their hips will provide you with rich red and burnt orange shades through winter.

The eye-catching little fruits – which emerge after your roses have done their best in summer, and are actually the seedpods of the flower – can be used to add lustre to Christmas decorations, or even feature in simple festive wreaths for your front door.