Swamp Rose Seeds
Rosa palustris
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: To soften the hard coating on these swamp rose seeds, rub them lightly with sandpaper or soak them in 180 degrees F water overnight. Mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 4 months before planting. Sow the seed in early spring, planting 1/2" deep. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which is notoriously slow and irregular. Some swamp rose seeds may not sprout until the next year.
Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established, and control weeds. When grown from seed, these swamp rose (Rosa Palustris) plants usually begin blooming in their second year. Mature plants do not tolerate drought well, preferring consistently moist soil in swampy or marshy areas. This plant attracts butterflies and bees.
Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.
Seed Saving: Near the end of the season, remove the rose hips and split them open to remove the seed. Separate the seeds from the plant material and spread them out to dry. Store the swamp rose seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Rosa palustris
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
US Regions: Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 6,200
Stratification: Warm/Wet for 8 Weeks, then Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 12 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 60 Inches
Color: Pink
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Aromatic, Cut Flowers
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: To soften the hard coating on these swamp rose seeds, rub them lightly with sandpaper or soak them in 180 degrees F water overnight. Mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 4 months before planting. Sow the seed in early spring, planting 1/2" deep. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which is notoriously slow and irregular. Some swamp rose seeds may not sprout until the next year.
Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established, and control weeds. When grown from seed, these swamp rose (Rosa Palustris) plants usually begin blooming in their second year. Mature plants do not tolerate drought well, preferring consistently moist soil in swampy or marshy areas. This plant attracts butterflies and bees.
Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.
Seed Saving: Near the end of the season, remove the rose hips and split them open to remove the seed. Separate the seeds from the plant material and spread them out to dry. Store the swamp rose seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Rosa palustris
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
US Regions: Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 6,200
Stratification: Warm/Wet for 8 Weeks, then Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 12 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 60 Inches
Color: Pink
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Aromatic, Cut Flowers