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Rosa Spinosissima Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

Rosa Spinosissima Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.99 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Scarify seeds by rubbing gently or soaking in cold water before sowing to improve germination.

Sow seeds in trays/pots with a good seed-starting mix; press lightly and cover thinly with soil.

• Keep moist, maintain cool conditions, and expect germination in several weeks.

How to Grow

Provide full sun to partial shade.

• Water regularly without overwatering; rose roots prefer consistent but not waterlogged soil.

• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Tips

Cold stratification (chilling) improves seed germination success.

Choose planting sites with good air circulation to minimize disease.

• Support with mulch or light fertilizer in early growth.

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

pollinator-friendly

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Bushy, low-growing, spreading

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Spring to late summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

pollinator-friendly

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Rosa Spinosissima Flower Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open Pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering Plant

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

60–120 cm


Rosa Spinosissima — commonly known as Burnet Rose or Scotch Rose — is a tough, hardy wild rose species prized for its reliable flowering and ornamental hips. It thrives in a wide range of soils, tolerates drought and cold, and provides shelter and food for birds and beneficial insects. Its prickly stems and dense growth make it useful for natural hedges or security plantings

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Not Applicable

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 4–8

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

50–60 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

0.5–1 cm

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

moderate watering

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000143812

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Rosa spinosissima different from hybrid garden roses?

It is a hardy wild rose valued for its natural growth habit, simple flowers, and ornamental seasonal character.

Can it be planted as an informal hedge?

Yes. Dense branching makes it suitable for natural hedges and wildlife-friendly garden boundaries.

Which plants pair well with Rosa spinosissima?

Hawthorn, lavender, foxgloves, and native grasses create attractive naturalistic combinations.

Does it produce ornamental features after flowering?

Yes. Decorative rose hips can add seasonal color and visual interest after the blooms have faded.

Can it suit restoration-style landscapes?

Yes. Its natural appearance blends well into meadow, woodland-edge, and informal landscape designs.

Do birds and pollinators benefit from the plant?

Flowers may attract pollinating insects, while mature rose hips can provide seasonal interest for garden wildlife.