How to grow a rose at home from seeds?

Can a rose be grown from seeds? Many have not heard of this method or consider it too complicated. You can still do this, although many prefer other options. Still, most often people are engaged in cutting roses. But reproduction with the help of seeds is quite effective. True, the flowering of a plant grown in this way will have to wait a long time. It can take several years from planting to the appearance of the first bud. This method of landing has both its advantages and not entirely desirable sides. In this article we will write about both the first and the second, and also tell you how to grow a rose from seeds at home.

Benefits of growing roses from seeds

Despite the fact that growing roses from seeds is long and laborious, this method also has its advantages. They are the ones who push the gardeners to act in this vein.

1. Growing roses from seeds is beneficial in that you can get many young plants at once. With the help of cuttings, such a result cannot be achieved: it will be impossible to separate a lot of rooted shoots. That is, this method helps to increase the number of plants.
2. Plants grown from seeds are generally strong and viable. They manage to take root well before the cold weather and survive them perfectly.
3. Growing roses from seeds purchased in China can be done using flower pots. You will get real indoor miniature roses. If you live in an apartment, this is a good way to delight the eye with beautiful flowers.
4. The cost of rose seeds is an order of magnitude lower than that of the smallest cuttings. This allows you to save money or simply buy more seed.

As you can see, growing a rose from seed is a profitable business. You spend minimal money and get a lot of beautiful flowers.

Why do people order rose seeds from Chinese sites

Websites selling seeds from China offer a huge assortment. In the catalog you can find not only roses of our usual colors, but also blue, purple, beige, black, brown and even light green. Many people cannot resist such a variety and want to buy a lot of seeds at once.

It is difficult to judge how truthfully the sellers describe their goods. Reviews are often conflicting. Many people note that such multi-colored roses simply do not exist, and the sent seed either does not germinate, or has nothing to do with exotic flowers. Others write that they received quality seeds from which the promised plants grew. Whatever it was, but parcels with such content almost always come. Even if the pack contains not a blue rose, but an ordinary one, do not be discouraged. The main thing is that it grows up and delights you with its beauty and sweet aroma.

Another reason why people buy seeds from Chinese sites is because they are cheap. They cost quite a penny, and in some cases they are also delivered free of charge. For little money, you can buy the seeds of a large number of plants here. Even if not all come up, the losses will not be so noticeable.Even domestic seeds do not germinate 100%.

What difficulties are expected

Growing a rose from seeds from China is a lengthy process. You will have to be patient to wait for the plant to bloom. But this is not the most significant disadvantage.

Weeds, the seeds of which can be added to the bag, can be a much bigger problem. Chinese growers do not have quality certificates for their seed. Seeds are usually harvested by hand, not really sorting. Therefore, together with the roses, you may have a completely unnecessary herb in your pot.

Chinese seeds can be genetically modified. True, this is not very important when it comes to colors. You won't eat them anyway.

The conditions for which certain varieties are bred are not always easy to ensure in our country. You will have to work hard to keep the plant comfortable. This is easier to do if you choose seeds of not very whimsical flowers.

How to grow

How to grow roses from seeds with Aliexpress? Many users complain that growing roses from Chinese seeds is mostly unsuccessful. Statistics confirm that this is indeed the case. There are several reasons for this.

1. The conditions for keeping plants in China and in Russia are different. Temperature conditions, lighting and even the type of soil are of great importance for seeds that are preparing to germinate.
2. Seed quality is difficult to control. Even buying from well-known Chinese sites does not guarantee success. The only way out in this situation is to read reviews and see the ratings of specific sellers. If the information is positive, you can order seeds.

Despite this, people buy Chinese seeds and grow them successfully. We will tell you how to achieve good germination and flowering of roses from China.

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Seed preparation

How to grow a rose from a seed? To do this, you must first prepare the seed for germination well. How it's done? Some people advise placing the seeds in the refrigerator for a few days. This will imitate the winter season, after which the seeds will more actively "wake up" and hatch. Just remember not to put them in the freezer. Better to put them at the very bottom of the refrigerator. A section dedicated to vegetables is a good choice.

After that, the seeds must be disinfected and soaked. To do this, you will need:

• cotton pads;
• peroxide solution.

Cotton pads can be replaced with gauze or even a piece of regular cloth. The material must be thoroughly moistened with peroxide and the seeds must be placed on it. The environment for them must be sufficiently humid. From above, everything is covered with another piece of cloth dipped in peroxide. After that, the plate with seeds must be put in a dark place where the air temperature would be moderate (about 18 degrees). There they will stand until sprouts appear on them.

Remember to pick the seeds from time to time. Moldy seeds should be removed immediately. They will not germinate anyway, and mold can spread to neighboring seeds. Remember to ventilate the room.

Germination period can be up to two months. Especially worth paying attention to seeds from China. They could be outside the plant for a long time and dry out a lot. It will be difficult for them to germinate without your help. It is for such purchased seeds that a growth stimulant can be used instead of peroxide. You will find a large selection of them in flower shops.

Landing

After the sprouts have appeared on the seeds, they must be planted. To do this, you will need a pot, peat mixture, or peat tablets. Sprouted seeds should be planted carefully, because roses are very delicate. It is worth noting that peat tablets are very convenient. By planting flowers in them, you can transplant without disturbing the root system of the plant.

Seedling care

Rose seedlings require careful maintenance. It should be watered sparingly so that the soil is neither dry nor too wet. Sprouts react very quickly to dryness as well as excessive moisture. It is very easy to disrupt the natural balance and ruin delicate roses.

The air temperature for pink seedlings should be between 18-20 degrees. It also needs a lot of light. It is desirable that access to it be at least 10 hours a day. If you planted roses in winter, then daylight hours can be artificially extended.

Don't forget to pick off the first rosebuds. If they appeared while the plant is still in the pot, then they take too much vitality. The rose may wither, or even die altogether. It is better to let her grow up and enter into bloom when she is full of strength.

Landing in open ground

When the seedlings of roses grow up a little, they can be transplanted outside in the open ground. This should be done in the spring, when the weather is already warmer. If you plant your plants by fall, you will not be sure that they will survive until spring. Therefore, it is still better to wait until April-May.

Do not plant roses too abruptly. First, take the flowerpots outside for a short time. Then, extend the time outdoors. Only after the roses get used to outdoor conditions, start transplanting into the ground.

Think about how to improve the soil. It should be sandy-clayey, light. If it does not fit these parameters, then the area allocated for roses can be improved on your own. To do this, sand, peat or chalk are added to the dug soil.

A place for planting rose seedlings must be chosen not shaded, but not too sunny. Try to keep the plant from being disturbed by drafts and winds. It is necessary to take care of the flower in the same way as for an ordinary rose.

Planting rose seeds in open ground

Is it possible to grow a rose from seeds outdoors? Can. Although this method does not give a 100% guarantee of success, it requires a minimum of hassle and time-consuming. This method of growing roses from Chinese seeds is acceptable if you have a lot of planting material.

Seed preparation for open field planting is also necessary. It is carried out in the same way as when planting in a flowerpot. After the seeds germinate, they are planted in loose, fertilized soil. It is not necessary to sprinkle the seeds heavily with earth. They are simply covered with a half-centimeter ball of earth.

It is necessary to plant roses in this way in August. With the arrival of the first cold weather, the plants are covered with foil or hay. So you save them from adverse conditions. They usually take off the shelter in April, when the real warmth comes. But if there is a threat of frost, then at night the film can be left until mid-May.

Roses planted from seeds in the fall are stronger. They have a developed root system and are able to survive adverse weather conditions.

The first bloom of roses grown from seed may not be very abundant. This is due to the youth of the plant. But subsequent buds will already be larger and more beautiful. This will be facilitated by proper care of garden roses.

This article will discuss how you can grow roses from seeds at home.

1. What types of roses can be grown from seeds.
2. Where to get seeds.
3. Storage, stratification and sowing of rose seeds at home.
4. How to care for seedlings.
5. Planting rose seeds in the garden.

Growing a rose from seeds is a slow process that requires patience. In what cases do they resort to this method of propagating roses?

• Well, firstly, you can get a sufficient number of seedlings with little material costs.
• And secondly, if you like to experiment and want to grow your "special" roses.

What types of roses can be grown from seeds

Not all varieties of roses give a full-fledged seed material from which flowers will grow that have the characteristics of a variety of the mother plant.Rosehip varieties reproduce well by seeds: spiny rose, cinnamon, wrinkled, canina rose.

Rose canina

Most often they are grown for use as a rootstock. Polyanthus, miniature and Chinese roses can also be grown from seeds at home.

Polyanthus roses.

But hybrid forms of roses cannot be propagated in this way. The resulting plant will not look like the rose from which the seed was obtained.

Where to get seeds for planting

Rose seeds can be purchased at a flower shop or harvested by yourself. Of course, there is a wide variety of seeds on offer in online stores today. Unfortunately, it is far from always that the same beautiful specimens grow from the purchased seed material as in the photo from the package. In addition, purchased seeds may be of poor quality.

Many gardeners choose to harvest their own seeds. The best time to collect is the second half of summer. The fruits are cut off slightly unripe, when the seed coat has not yet hardened. These seeds germinate very well.

The fruits are cut with a knife and the seeds are separated from the pulp, then washed and disinfected in 3% hydrogen peroxide solution for 20 minutes. A solution of potassium permanganate is also suitable for this purpose.

Storing, stratifying and sowing rose seeds at home

For storage, the seed is poured with river washed sand. The containers are removed in the refrigerator or in the basement. The optimum storage temperature is 3-4 degrees.

An important step in growing a rose from seed is the stratification of the seed. Under natural conditions, a fallen seed hibernates in the soil under a snow cover. By the beginning of spring, the dense shell softens, the seed swells and germinates with the arrival of heat.

Stratification - this is the creation of such conditions artificially. The seed is moistened and kept at a temperature of 2-5 degrees for 2 months.

Before the start of stratification, it is advisable to treat seed material with growth stimulants in order to improve seed germination. Root, epin, heteroauxin, etc. will do.

1 way of stratification:

Rose seeds are wrapped in any moisture-retaining material (cotton pads, tissue napkin in several layers), moistened and placed in a plastic container or in a plastic bag.

Keep the seeds in the refrigerator or other cold place, periodically checking for mold. If mold is found, remove damaged seeds, rinse the rest, disinfect and continue stratification.

As soon as the sprouts break through, the seeds must be planted in the ground. It is convenient to use peat tablets or small plastic containers for planting. It is not necessary to deepen the seeds, you can only slightly press them into the ground and sprinkle with perlite or vermiculite with a layer of several millimeters. Cover crops with foil and put in a warm place until sprouts appear.

2 stratification method:

Rose seeds, treated with growth stimulants, are sown immediately in small containers with soil. The soil should be light, breathable. For this purpose, vermiculite can be added up to 1/3 of the volume. Treat the soil with phytosporin or other biofungicide. Sprinkle on top with vermiculite or sand and cover with plastic wrap.

Two weeks after sowing, the containers are removed to the refrigerator for stratification. Crops should be checked periodically and moistened if necessary. Stratification lasts 2 months. It is important not to miss the moment when sprouts appear.

The seeds of a polyanthus and a miniature rose must be stratified using one of the methods described above. To grow strong seedlings by May, start in December-January.

Angel wings

But the popular rose "Angel Wings" can be grown bypassing the stage of stratification by planting seeds directly into the ground in February. Spread the seeds treated with a growth stimulant on the surface of the soil in small containers or in peat tablets.Sprinkle the crops with vermiculite, cover and put in a warm place.

Seedlings usually break through within two weeks. If no shoots appear, refrigerate for two weeks. Such short-term stratification sometimes helps, and long-awaited sprouts appear. Be sure to check the crops more often so as not to miss the germination time of the sprouts.

Seedling care

Light mode. As soon as the sprouts of the rose began to break through, the container is exposed to light, but direct sunlight must be avoided. To prevent the plants from stretching, organize additional lighting up to 10-12 hours a day and the optimal temperature is not higher than 20 degrees.

Disease prevention. To prevent the soil from souring, you can very carefully loosen the top layer. For the prevention of fungal diseases, it is good to use biological preparations: phytosporin, glyocladin, phytolavin, etc.

Seedling picking. When 3-4 true leaves appear, pick the seedlings. First, sprinkle the earth with water so that an earthen ball forms around the roots. In the prepared pots, you need to transfer the seedlings along with an earthen clod and carefully add the soil, without squeezing around the roots. Water a little and add more soil. By acting in this way, you will avoid damage to the thin delicate roots of the rose.

Seedling care is usual: good lighting, moderate watering, top dressing. Cut the first buds that appear shorter. Then the root system will develop better and lateral shoots will appear.
In mid-May, young bushes can be planted in a permanent place in the garden.

Planting rose seeds in the garden

It is also possible to grow a rose from seeds in a seedless way, by sowing the seeds directly into the ground in the fall.
For autumn planting in the garden, no preliminary seed stratification is required. These processes will take place naturally in winter under snow cover.

The garden must be prepared before the onset of frost. Dig up the soil, add compost, peat and make grooves 1.5 cm deep. Before sowing, the seed can be treated with a growth stimulator. Sow 10 cm apart.

Crops should be mulched with peat. In case of a snowy winter, the garden bed can be covered. Covering cloth, hay, leaves will do. In April, remove the covering material and wait for shoots. To preserve moisture in the top layer of the soil, it is better to mulch the bed. Peat, humus, compost are well suited as mulch.

To protect seedlings from spring frosts, you can organize a film shelter in the form of a small greenhouse. Further care of the seedlings is usual: feeding, watering, measures to prevent fungal diseases, protection from pests.

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It is tempting, easy and even interesting to grow a real rose bush from one seed. Not every gardener knows that a rose bush is obtained not only from seeds purchased in a store. The seeds can be harvested from your garden or other rose gardens. Either way, you get completely different roses. Even seeds collected from one bush will delight you with original, unique flowers, among which there will be no two alike. You will need: 3% hydrogen peroxide (1 bottle), rose seeds, a sieve, a sharp knife, plastic bags, cotton pads, a small bowl.

From rose bushes in your area, collect unripe fruits, slightly tinged with blush. The seeds of such fruits sprout slightly better than overripe ones.

Cut each fruit into two halves with a sharp knife. Carefully remove the seeds from them. Try to free them completely from the pulp. It will interfere with their germination.The seeds will vary in shape and color.

Put all the collected seeds in a sieve. Pour the hydrogen peroxide solution into a small bowl and lower the sieve with seeds into it for 20 minutes, no more. Small bubbles will appear around the seeds - this is normal. This procedure contributes to the disinfection of seeds and protects them from mold in the future.

Moisten cotton pads with hydrogen peroxide. Spread the processed seeds on discs. You can use paper napkins or tea towels as a seed support. Cover the top with the same material soaked in peroxide solution.

To prevent rapid evaporation of hydrogen peroxide, place the seed trays in plastic bags. Sign each packet, indicating the date of the bookmark and the variety of the mother plant. Place the seed bags in the refrigerator section at +4 or +5 degrees. This process is called "stratification" - "freezing" of seeds at a low positive temperature, preparing them for sowing.

Check the condition of the seeds regularly. At the first sign of mold, soak it again in a peroxide solution, change the backing and send it back to the refrigerator in bags. It will take one and a half to two months to wait for seedlings. Prepare customized pots or peat tablets. Transfer the sprouted seeds to them.

Try to protect seedlings from black leg disease. Mulching the surface of the substrate with a small layer of perlite will help. For plants to develop well, grow strong, they need to provide at least 10 hours of daylight hours. Watering - as needed, when the soil dries up. You will see the first leaves very soon.

It will take another two months from planting seedlings in individual pots to the appearance of the first buds. Small buds will open after 3-5 weeks. Your first grown rose bushes may not be perfect yet, but very beautiful, fragrant and, undoubtedly, author's.

Continue to observe the growth of young plants. Seedlings still need careful care: apply a small amount of special mineral fertilizers, water regularly. You can plant rose bushes in your rose garden in spring. Grow and care for them - like all other roses.

Over time, plants will develop, transform. Each of them will show its individuality. The number of inflorescences, their fullness and aroma will increase. You may not like some of them. It's up to you whether to leave the rose in the garden or dig it up. Don't be discouraged, because the fun activity of sprouting rose seeds can be resumed in winter. With new knowledge and experience, you will receive unique specimens.

Among the many beautiful flowers, the rose has always been considered the queen. Bright and delicate, sophisticated and fragrant, it always catches the eye. The rose has been praised by poets all over the world for centuries. Besides beauty and charm, she has many other virtues. Breeders are breeding all new varieties and shades of roses. In addition, the new varieties are resistant to diseases and are not afraid of adverse environmental factors.

Many people know that roses propagate by cuttings, but it turns out that they can also propagate by seed... How to grow a rose from seeds at home, we will try to find out in our article.

The main ways of breeding roses

It will be interesting and useful for beginner gardeners to find out that even novice gardeners can grow roses. These flowers reproduce in two ways:

• cuttings;
• vaccination;
• seeds.

At the very beginning, you should decide on the method and variety of growing roses at home. If you choose the second breeding method, then in this case varieties of roses are suitable, from which you can get seeds. After germination, they should give a full-fledged material with maternal traits and characteristics.It is believed that the most suitable seeds for growing are varieties of miniature roses... The following varieties are suitable for planting by seeds:

• polyant;
• brown;
• miniature;
• spiny.

These roses were successfully propagated by seed. For this, only abundant flowering varieties brought from China are suitable.

Seed selection and stratification

As soon as the rosebuds are colored with a blush, it is necessary to select the seed material. Fully ripe buds will have much worse germination. You can extract seeds from roses with a sharp knife... The bud must be cut carefully and slowly, and then the seeds must be removed. They are found in the pulp, and it is very important not to damage them when removing the seeds. Seeds are often of different colors, but this is not important, since they do not always ripen evenly. They are quite suitable for growing roses.

The selected seed must be cleaned and then immersed in hydrogen peroxide for 20 minutes. This will protect against mold growth. It is also better to put the seeds after peroxide on cheesecloth or a napkin dipped in hydrogen peroxide. Cover everything with a napkin and put it in a plastic bag. It is better to place it in the refrigerator where vegetables are stored.

The seeds should be checked periodically to ensure they are free of mold. If suddenly it appears, then the seed material follows again immerse in hydrogen peroxide... They need to be placed in a clean cloth and a new plastic bag. The whole process of storing seeds is a long and difficult process. After 1-1.5 months, the first shoots should appear.

Growing roses from seeds

When the sprouts have appeared, the seeds are ready to be planted in separate pots or peat tablets. The plant can be struck by a black leg, but to avoid this, the soil for planting is mulched with a layer of perlite. Experts also recommend treating the seeds before planting with a growth stimulant. The product will help the sprouts germinate faster and give good growth to the flowers.

The most optimal temperature for growing roses in the initial stage is 10-14 ° C. The plant should not be exposed to direct sunlight. The landing site must be lit but shaded... They need a large light period of 12 hours, therefore, if there is a lack of light time, it must be supplemented with artificial lighting.

The soil is watered as it dries. The room in which roses are grown should be regularly ventilated. With the appearance of the first green shoots, containers with seedlings should be taken out to a cooler room and well lit, but without direct sunlight.

Rose transplant process

The strongest and smoothest seedlings after germination can be selected for planting in other containers, and the rest are best discarded. You should not wait in the first year of flowering of these roses that they will be beautiful. This will happen later, because the maximum development of the plant and intensive growth occurs in the second and third years of life.

2 months after cultivation the first buds are tied... After 2 weeks, the first flowers are formed, which require attention. They need feeding in small doses. For this, soluble fertilizers are suitable, which are added to the water for irrigation and then watered the plants. In the spring, young bushes are ready for planting in open ground.

There are experienced gardeners who sow selected seeds into the ground at the end of summer. The soil for planting should be loose and fertilized. Seeds are sown to a depth of 0.5 cm and lightly sprinkled with earth. The garden bed should be watered and covered with a covering material so that the soil in the upper layer does not lose moisture. In the northern regions, the garden bed is covered with leaves, and snow is thrown on top. In the month of April, the shelter must be removed and wait for the emergence of shoots. It is believed that roses grown in this way are more resistant to frost and viable.

How to grow roses from purchased seeds?

The modern market is ready to offer ready-made rose seeds for planting from China.This has its drawback - they do not always correspond to the indicated variety on the package. It is best to buy them at the end of summer. Purchased seeds should soak in growth stimulant solutionso that they sprout as soon as possible. After that, they need to be laid out on the prepared soil and sprinkled with a layer of 0.5 cm, lightly pressed to the ground.

Sprinkle the pots with warm water from a spray bottle and place each container individually in a plastic bag and close it tightly. Keep the bag with containers at a temperature of 18-20 ° C for 2 weeks. After that, the sprouts are removed to the basement with a temperature not higher than + 7 ° C.

The stratification period lasts 1-1.5 months and, most importantly, at this time do not miss the moment of emergence of seedlings. As soon as they appear, the pots should be rearranged to a lighted place. After the hardening process, the seedlings are planted in open ground. This is usually done in the month of April.

These roses need the same care as others planted on the site. In the next season, they will become stronger, more fragrant and a little larger.