Virginia rose (Rosa virginiana) Seeds
Virginia rose (Rosa virginiana) Seeds
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In mid-summer, lovely pink, single flowers with yellow centers cover this mounding shrub, attracting many species of bees. Foliage is dark green and shiny. In the fall, red fruits provide beauty and food for overwintering animals. Hips make a nice tea high in vitamin C.
A great, tough plant for roadsides, driveways, or hedgerows. Can be cut back to the ground every spring to keep it low, or if it’s been damaged by snowplows. Increases in size by underground stem, so not good for a small garden, though it does well in a large pot or planter. Deer-resistant.
Native to Maine: Yes
Growing conditions: Sun to part shade in dry to medium soil
Grows up to: 3-4'
Blooms: In mid-summer
Pairs well with: New Jersey tea, downy goldenrod, wild bee-balm, foxglove beardtongue, small bayberry, sweetfern, and rosy meadowsweet
Natural habitat: Dry, sandy, or gravelly meadows and roadsides
Seeds per packet: 30
These seeds require a cold period to germinate - a minimum of 30 days below 40°F in moist soil (or sand or vermiculite). Sow outdoors in pots from November throughmid-February.This species is challenging to grow, and a great species for more experienced seed-sowers.
