Rosa palustris (Swamp Rose) [15 Seeds]

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Germination Information: I recommend these seeds only for gardeners who have experience with challenging seeds that may require patience and experimentation, as there is conflicting information about their preferred germination conditions. One simplest approach is to sow the seeds (about 1/4 inch deep) in a pot in fall to midwinter and set it outdoors in a spot protected from mice, so they can germinate when conditions are right in spring. If no seedlings appear the first spring, leave the pot outdoors and look for seedlings the second spring.

If you sow much after December, consider giving the pot an artificial chilling period of about 3 months.

Some references say that the seeds first need a warm-moist period of 2 to 3 months before a chilling period of the same length. So, if you want to speed up the process, you may want to divide the packet and try both approaches.

Note that this information will not appear on the seed packet you receive.

Please read the description as well before ordering.

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Native to eastern North America, swamp rose (Rosa palustris) isn’t a species you see often in gardens, but it’s worth considering if you have the right spot for it. The multi-stemmed plants typically reach 5 to 8 feet tall and wide with arching, prickly canes and deep green leaves. Fragrant, single pink flowers bloom mainly in late spring to early summer, often with some scattered addition blooms in midsummer, followed by small fruits that turn bright red in fall. As you can guess from the common name, it is well adapted to sites with moist to wet soil. Full sun. Seed provenance is Milford Township, Bucks County, PA. Zones 4 to 9.

I still have 2021-collected seeds left but am de-listing them, as they need a chilling period and it is getting late to do that outdoors. If you are interested in them and accept that they will require an artificial chilling period, please send me a message through my Contact page and I can re-list the seeds for you.

Collected in late October 2021. At least 15 seeds.

Please read the germination information as well before ordering.

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