Rose seeds - what they look like, is it possible to germinate at home

The rose has long been considered the most beautiful flower among all plants. I would like such a culture to constantly decorate the house, but, unfortunately, the presented bouquet is not kept for long to the delight of the eye. There is another more durable option - you can grow a rose at home from seeds. Growing a prickly beauty requires a lot of work and care, but nevertheless this process is quite exciting, and the result will delight every housewife with fragrant buds. This article describes in detail how to properly plant and grow seedlings of such a beautiful flower.

What rose seeds look like: a detailed description of the appearance

Rose seeds are beige or brown in color and are similar in shape to buckwheat. Now on sale you can find seeds of floribunda, polyanthus, park, tea, cinnamon roses, etc.

Rose bush can be obtained from sapling and seeds

Where to get rose seeds, how to choose the right one

To get a positive result when growing roses, you need to choose the type of flower that is suitable for the climatic conditions where it will be planted. Seedlings can be purchased at any gardening store or grown on their own.

When self-collecting seeds, you must carefully cut the seed box of the rose and take the seeds into a plate for further processing. Fruits must be ripe, undamaged, free from visible diseases and insects.

Purchased grains must match the varieties of roses that are propagated in this way. It is best to use a product harvested in the same year. It is imperative to check the expiration date of the seed and the integrity of the packaging.

The following types of roses are best propagated and grown:

• dog rose;
• spiny rosehip;
• rose hips (May rose, cinnamon rose);
• wrinkled rosehip;
• gray rose (red-leaved).

What seeds look like

Pros and cons of growing in this way

Planting roses with seeds has its advantages and disadvantages. The benefits include:

• availability. Seeding material can be easily purchased at any gardening store. Also, in order to get a large number of seedlings, it is possible to independently obtain seeds from the seed box of the flower. This is a fairly economical way of growing seedlings;
• vitality. Roses grow with a powerful and strong rhizome;
• frost resistance. The roots of the flower are strong enough so that it can recover on its own after frost;
• grade. From such germination you can get your own kind of rose;
• grafting. Even more cuttings can be grown from the shrubs obtained with the help of cuttings. With cuttings it is possible to get a copy of the mother plant, while planting seeds is always an experiment.

The disadvantages are:

• germination.Not all seeds can sprout, only full-fledged ones;
• time. Rose seeds are difficult to germinate, so the wait for the first shoots will be long;
• chores. The process of working and caring for the seedlings is quite painstaking. All the features must be taken into account in order to get a good result;
• restriction of varieties. Not all types of roses propagate using seeds.

How to grow a rose from seeds at home

Rose planting consists of several stages. For a shrub to grow healthy and beautiful, there are many factors to consider. So how does a rose grow at home from seeds?

Seed preparation

First of all, the seed must be prepared step by step for planting:

1. If it was decided to collect seeds by hand, then this should be done in the fall.
2. It is recommended to take slightly unripe fruits, which have just begun to acquire a red tint. This will increase the germination rate.
3. Grains should be treated with hydrogen peroxide or manganese solution and soaked in water for 30-40 minutes. (The ones that have come up must be weeded out, since they are empty).
4. After soaking, the seeds should be dried on paper or cloth.
5. Can be treated with a stimulant (helps the flower grow faster), but this is not necessary.
6. Place the seeds in boiling water for 5-6 minutes. (stratification). After that, wrap them in a cloth and put them in the refrigerator for about 2-3 months and let them germinate (periodically you need to look in and check). Sprouted grains must be planted in the ground.
7. After the specified period, the seeds are removed from the refrigerator and placed in a cool place. It is necessary to wait for the emergence of sprouts. As soon as they appear, they are immediately planted in the ground.

Fresh rose hips

Landing

You can buy soil for planting roses at the store or mix it yourself. This will require ordinary garden soil, sawdust, peat, sand in the same proportion. To sterilize the soil, place it in the oven for 15 minutes. After the soil has cooled down, you need to fill it in the pot, after placing the drainage on the bottom (about 1-1.5 cm).

If you plan to leave the plant at home, then it is better to plant the seeds immediately in a flower pot. But if further planting is designed outside, the grains must be placed in a cut plastic bottle. After that, it must be sealed back with tape and closed with a lid.

Seedling care

After germination, the film or glass is removed (in the case of a bottle, open the lid), a container with soil is placed in a place where sunlight falls (but without direct rays). In winter, a phytolamp can be placed over the sprouts, but not too close to avoid burns on the leaves.

It is necessary to water the ground as needed: in hot weather, no more than 2 times a day, and in cool weather, depending on the dryness of the soil. The water should be separated and at room temperature.

Spraying is also very important for the flower. In hot summer weather or during the heating season (if the pot is on the windowsill), do not forget to water the plant with a spray bottle to prevent the leaves from drying out.

Also, special fertilizers for roses should be purchased in flower shops.

Planting seedlings in open ground

In the spring, already matured shoots are transplanted into open ground. The soil should be clayey with the addition of lowland peat sand. The place should be well lit and not too windy. It is desirable that the seeds already have 4-6 leaves, otherwise the planting can be postponed to the next year or wait until September. It is recommended to cut off the appeared buds, as they draw all the juices, not allowing the plant to grow stronger.

Sprouts in the first year need to be covered for the winter.

Planting rose seeds in open ground

The seed can be planted not only in an artificial environment, but also directly into open ground. The seeds are lowered into the soil to a depth of about 3-4 cm and covered with earth no more than a centimeter. The interval between seeds should be 10-15 cm. The frequency of watering depends on the season, in hot weather the plants should be irrigated at least once a day.

In the fall, the seedlings are watered and covered with foil to retain moisture. In the spring, the film is removed. In summer, do not forget about spraying the leaves with water.

Various fertilizers will also not interfere with the growth of the flower, but you should not get too carried away with them.

Planting and grooming guidelines should be followed to prevent the appearance of parasites. If a rose has signs of a disease, then it is necessary to use special preparations (aktara, topaz, etc.) for its treatment.

Growing a rose from Chinese seeds: nuances

Chinese rose seeds are very popular, but when planting them, you should pay attention to some factors:

• Chinese roses are difficult to germinate, since the seed coat is too strong, so it will take a long time to wait for germination;
• do not believe the advertisements, there are no blue or black roses. Such a product should not be purchased;
• do not forget about the disinfection of the material, since the suppliers are unlikely to be engaged in it.

Using all the recommendations and tips, you can decorate your home or garden with beautiful roses. Although this is not an easy process, the result will pleasantly surprise any gardener.