Rose is a real queen of flowers, which is used to decorate garden plots, create flower arrangements, in cosmetology and even cooking. Most often, this plant is propagated by cuttings, but there is another way to get healthy, beautiful roses: growing from seeds. It is fundamentally different from planting cuttings, has its own advantages, disadvantages and subtleties that a gardener should remember.

Previously, growing roses by seed was extremely rare, but many modern flower lovers prefer it, as it has some advantages over cuttings.

1. Cutting makes it possible to grow only a few rose bushes, while using the seed method you can get a large number of seedlings.
2. Plants that have been grown from seed are generally strong, healthy, and robust. They rarely get sick and before the first frost they manage to take root in the ground and tolerate low temperatures well.
3. Rose seeds can be used to grow both garden roses and indoor roses that will be a wonderful decoration for any room.
4. Seeds are much less expensive than any cuttings, so growing seed is a great way to save money.

The main disadvantage of growing roses from seeds is labor intensity and time costs. Another disadvantage is associated with poor seed germination and the risk of getting poor-quality seed, especially if you buy it in stores or on specialized sites. The easiest way is to grow polyanthus, Chinese and miniature plants from seeds, but with hybrids it will be more difficult - the resulting flowers will most likely be radically different from the maternal ones.

Attention! There are hundreds of plant varieties on the websites of Chinese sellers different shades, starting with the usual reds and whites, ending with salad, blue, light blue, etc. It is better for a novice gardener to start with the simplest, classic varieties (for example, Angel Wings) and remember that flowers do not always grow as shown in the photo.

Sowing in open ground

Experienced gardeners know that rose seeds germinate for a long time, and in order to speed up this process, you need to withstand them at low temperatures Oh. One of the methods seed reproduction crops - planting seeds in open ground... The procedure is performed in the spring or autumn - before frosts or after the soil has completely thawed. The beds should be prepared in advance - dig up, make organic fertilizers(peat, humus, compost).

Make small grooves in the prepared soil, depth - 3-4 cm. Soak the seeds in a preparation that stimulates germination, plant them at intervals of 10-15 cm, cover them with soil. For winter sowing and snowless winter, the beds should be covered with peat or covered with agrofibre. Germination in this case begins in April. In spring, sowing is carried out in a similar way, and the appearance of the first shoots can be expected in early to mid-summer.

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Growing seedlings

Growing seedlings from rose seeds will require more time and labor, but, as practice shows, the likelihood of a successful result in this case is much higher. If the seedlings need to be planted in open ground, the optimal time for growing will be November or early December. Roses that will "live" at home can be planted at any time.

Seed preparation

To improve the germination ability of seeds and destroy pathogens, they must be properly prepared. To do this, you need to prepare a sieve, a deep plate or bowl, cotton pads, plastic bags (preferably with an airtight seal), 3% hydrogen peroxide.

Table 1. Preparation and stratification of rose seeds.

Step, no.	Description	Photo
	Pour hydrogen peroxide into a prepared container, put the seeds in a sieve and immerse them in the liquid for 20 minutes. Small bubbles may appear around the seeds - this is completely normal and should not be intimidated.
	Saturate cotton pads with peroxide, put seeds in one layer between two pads.
	Put the seeds prepared in this way in plastic bags, write the date and the name of the variety on each, send them to the lower shelf of the refrigerator (where it is customary to store vegetables).

The seeds should be periodically inspected, if necessary, the cotton pads should be moistened with hydrogen peroxide - they should be constantly moist. Sprouts usually appear 1.5-2 months after the start of the procedure.

Attention! If mold appears on the seeds, soak them in peroxide again, wrap them in new cotton pads and place them in the cold again.

Planting seeds

As soon as the seeds hatch, they need to be removed from the refrigerator and planted in separate containers (peat pots or tablets can be used) with a diameter of at least 5 cm with a drainage hole. You can prepare the substrate yourself by mixing garden soil, peat and sand, or buy a ready-made potting soil mixture for growing crops in the store.

Spread the germinated seeds on the surface of the soil, without deepening them, and pour a small layer of perlite or vermiculite on top, which will protect the sprouts from mold diseases. Cover containers with plastic, foil or glass and put in a place with a temperature of 18-20 degrees. To care for seedlings, you must do the following:

• provide the seedlings with normal lighting, at least 10 hours a day - for this, you can hang a phytolamp over them;
• water the sprouts sparingly, as the soil dries up - drought is harmful to young plants, but stagnant moisture can destroy them;
• feed the roses with any liquid humic mixture 2-3 weeks after sprouting, using half the recommended dosage, since the plants are still too delicate and weak.

If the plants are too crowded in containers, after the appearance of 3-4 real leaves, they can be dived into not too large pots. This must be done very carefully, without losing the earthy coma, since the roots of the flowers are very fragile. For the prevention of fungal infection, you can use special means(Fitolavin, Fitosporin, etc.), but better protection disease will be good lighting and moderate watering.

Attention! Many varieties of roses begin to bloom within three months after planting the seeds, but it is better to cut off the first inflorescences so that the plant can grow root system.

Video - How to grow roses from seeds

Planting in open ground

Rose seedlings are transferred to open ground in April or May, when late frosts are left behind. Since it is usually not possible to get strong seedlings from all seeds, it is better to choose strong, straight shoots for planting. They should be pre-hardened - first put out in the air for 10-15 minutes, then increase the time by several hours.

A place for plants should be chosen well-lit, protected from drafts and strong winds... It is not recommended to plant roses in lowlands or under trees - this contributes to decay of roots and death of plants. The soil should be clay-sandy, light enough, the optimum acidity level for the culture is 5.5-6.5 pH. If the characteristics of the soil differ from the recommended ones, sand, chalk or peat can be added to it.

Table 2. Instructions for planting rose seedlings.

Step, no.	Description	Photo
	Dig holes for seedlings in the prepared area - their depth should be such that the roots feel free. If the soil is clayey, the hole should be deeper - to determine the parameters, add 15 cm to the length of the roots.
	Pour some compost or humus mixed with ash at the bottom of the hole, sprinkle it with soil from the fertile layer on top.
	Place the roots of the seedlings in a hole, carefully cover them and slightly crush the ground.
Step 4	Water the plant, avoiding water getting on the leaves and shoots, otherwise they can get sunburn.
Step 5	Mulch the soil with humus, compost or dry soil, shade the plant for 10-12 days so that it takes root better.

Important! Do not plant roses in the same place where this culture previously grew, since pathogenic microorganisms or pest larvae may be contained in the depths of the soil. If there are no other options, the topsoil (about 50 cm deep) should be replaced.

Seedling care

When caring for young plants, it is necessary to observe general rules for all roses - watering, feeding, removing weeds and protecting for the winter.

You need to water the roses so that the soil does not dry out, but is constantly slightly moistened. In hot weather, watering is needed rare, but abundant, and water should be poured at the very root so that it does not fall on the leaves. After watering, you can slightly loosen the soil to improve air exchange. Weeds need to be removed regularly, otherwise they will take everything from the soil useful material... An important role in the normal growth and development of rose seedlings is played by top dressing, which is applied several times.

1. Immediately after planting, it is recommended to add phosphorus-potassium mixtures (you can replace them with humus or diluted mullein).
2. As soon as the sprouts take over, and 2-3 new leaves appear on them, they should be fertilized with nitrogen mixtures or bird droppings diluted in water, the proportion is 1 to 20.
3. Potassium salts are applied in summer, in hot weather - as a rule, one feeding is enough.
4. In autumn, when the temperature drops significantly, you can feed the bushes with ash or phosphorus-potassium fertilizers.

For the winter, planting should be well insulated with a special cloth so that young plants do not freeze when the temperature drops significantly. You can read more about caring for roses in autumn at.

In the first year, roses grown from seeds may bloom poorly, with small and rare flowers, but the situation will improve in subsequent seasons. If this does not happen, you need to reconsider the conditions in which the bush grows. Perhaps the soil is not very fertile, the rose is not getting enough fertilizer, or it contains too much nitrogen.

At the end of summer, you can harvest the fruits of the roses and use them to plant new plants. They resemble rose hips and "hide" in the pericarp. It is better to collect them slightly unripe - the ability to germinate and grow in ripe fruits is much worse. They need to be divided with a sharp knife, remove the seeds and peel them from the pulp, and then put in paper bag and store in a cool place.

Growing roses from seeds is a long and laborious process, but the gardener's reward will be healthy, strong bushes that will delight with flowering for more than one year.

Growing a rose from seeds is a rather laborious process that requires a lot of patience and quality care for seedlings, sprouts, and then a rose bush. This article will describe the most important points preparation planting material a, procedures for planting and caring for seedlings, which will help to successfully grow home rose by sowing seeds.

Is it possible to grow a rose from seeds at home?

As a rule, roses are propagated by cuttings, however, this is not the only way to obtain new specimens of this species. At home, roses can be bred by collecting and drying their seeds. Like all plants that have a seed, a new generation can be planted by planting it in fertile soil. It is worth noting that the process of sowing, caring for seedlings and waiting for seedlings is quite long and requires attention and painstaking work, therefore it is not so popular and widely known.

Pros and cons of growing roses from seeds

• The advantages of growing roses in this way include:
• strong and powerful rhizome that provides good vitality to rose bushes;
• frost resistance. Even in the case of severe frosts, when the outer part of the bush suffers, the plant can recover on its own, since the roots are strong enough;
• fast germination;
• vitality of cuttings.

• The disadvantages of this method of cultivating flowers include the following points:
• only full-fledged seeds can sprout;
• waiting for shoots and getting the first shoots takes a lot of time;
• it is impossible to grow a hybrid species;
• a limited number of rose varieties that can be propagated in this way.

Basic rules for planting roses

Planting seeds of a rose bush must be carried out, taking into account the peculiarity of this seed.

Important! Rose seeds do not germinate well, and it takes a long time for their shoots to emerge.

But, experienced gardeners argue that prolonged dormancy of the seed at low temperatures contributes to the acceleration of rooting and more active emergence of seedlings.

This requires:

1. Sow the material in open ground before the first frost, in the middle or late autumn.
2. To drop off in early spring when the ground has not yet warmed up after the winter frosts.
3. Plant seeds in pots at the end of winter for seedlings at home.

Preparatory work

Before you start planting roses, you need to monitor the quality of the seed, which:

• can be bought or ordered in a store specializing in the sale of everything necessary for growing garden and home plants;
• collect it yourself from the rose bushes you like.

From seeds purchased ready-made, small shoots are often obtained and roses have small buds. Self-collected and properly processed planting material produces larger pink flowers.

In order to collect them yourself, you must:

• so that the fruits on the bush turn red (on average, from the end of June);
• pick beautiful, whole fruits, excluding dried and rotten ones, which cannot be used for sowing;
• cut each fruit and extract all the seeds from it, peeling them from the pulp;
• good quality seeds are pale red in color and appear immature. It is worth noting that there can be seeds in one box. different shapes, but this does not affect their quality.

Important! Seeds from unripe fruits sprout more easily and have a more powerful germination and growth force, therefore they are harvested before the beginning of autumn, before their final ripeness is completed.

Preparing the container and soil for planting

To plant the seeds of a rose bush, you need to take care of quality soil... To do this, you can use:

• special universal seedling substrate, sold in a flower shop;
• prepare the planting mixture with your own hands.

Homemade substrate should contain:

• turf or garden land;
• coarse sand;
• low peat.

The neutral reaction of this sandy loam soil should be pH 6.5.

Planting rose seeds is convenient:

• in cassettes;
• peat tablets;
• landing boxes.

They allow you to avoid the need to carry out a pick and make it possible to reseed unripened seeds.

Seed treatment

The preparation of planting material involves the following manipulations:

1. In order to preserve the seeds and prevent them from rotting, immediately after removing the fruit from the capsule, they are washed, and placed in gauze or a sieve, immersed in a solution of hydrogen peroxide for 20-30 minutes. This procedure will disinfect the planting material and prevent mold.
2. After this time has elapsed, a substrate impregnated with a peroxide solution is formed for them. To do this, 2 parts of a paper towel, cloth or cotton pad are moistened in the specified liquid and seeds are spread between them.
3. For further savings, planting material is laid out in separate packages along with a substrate. The bag must close well to prevent rapid evaporation of the liquid.

Important! The package with seeds must be marked with the date of collection of the planting material, the beginning of its stratification and the variety of the rose bush.

To accelerate germination, the substrate is sent to the refrigerator, the packages are immersed in the compartment, with a temperature not exceeding + 5 ° C. This will allow carrying out the procedure of stratification - imitation of natural conditions in winter period in their natural habitat.
This processing lasts 2 months. The condition of the substrate with seeds should be checked regularly to exclude the possibility of mold. If traces of it were found, it is necessary to rinse the contents of the bag and place it in a new, impregnated substrate. It is also necessary to ventilate the substrate and additionally moisten it if the moisture has evaporated.

However, this is not the only way of stratification that can affect the rate of emergence of a rose bush. A longer option involves preparing the seeds for 8 months. After receiving the seeds, they are mixed with wet sand and placed in containers, for this you can use boxes, and sent to the basement. The air temperature in this room should be +3 ... + 5 ° C. For the entire specified period, the seeds should be in a given temperature regime and moistened sand. Ventilation in the room should also be monitored.

Video: Stratification of Rose Seeds

Landing technology

The procedure for planting seeds at home to obtain seedlings is as follows:

1. Pots or other containers for growing seedlings are filled with a substrate, which includes: earth, sand and peat.
2. Seeds in advance, on the eve of planting, are soaked in a special solution that stimulates growth.
3. The seeds are placed on the surface of the soil and slightly pressed into the ground with a slight movement of the finger to a depth of 1 cm.The planting is done at a distance of about 10 cm.
4. Then a layer of sand or perlite is poured, which should be well moist. To do this, they can be moistened with a spray bottle after spilling out with a thin layer.
5. Then the soil is watered abundantly so that the pan of the pot is filled with water, after which it must be drained.
6. Cover boxes or pots with seedlings with foil or glass and place in a place with cool air.
7. Noticing the appearance of the first shoots, you should remove the film and put the pot in a well-lit place, controlling the ingress of straight lines sun rays, which can significantly harm the seedlings.
8. After the mass emergence of seedlings, they are seated in separate pots or glasses. Then they are placed in a cool place with an air temperature of +18 ... + 20 ° C with access to a sufficient amount of natural light.
9. Selection is carried out by selecting the strongest and strongest seedlings.

It is worth mentioning that you can also plant seeds in peat tablets, which are very convenient for a number of reasons:

• peat tablets - a ready-made substrate that you just need to water in order for it to increase in volume;
• these tablets do not change their circumference and are in a special tray, which is covered with a glass, transparent lid when it is necessary to cover the seeded material.

Did you know? Garden roses are close relatives of wild rose hips. Some varieties of rose bushes were obtained during selection and grafting of cuttings on the roots of this frost-resistant shrub.

Seedling care

Considering the question of how much a rose grows from seeds, it should be clarified that it is impossible to unequivocally answer this question, since this indicator may differ for different varieties.
However, on average, the first buds on a young rose bush can be seen already 2 months later, after planting a properly treated seed. It is important that the following conditions are observed for the plant throughout this period:

1. Lighting. Daylight hours for seedlings and sprouts should last at least 10 hours. It is recommended to carry the pots to Fresh air, gradually increasing the amount of time that they are on the street, avoiding direct rays.
2. Watering. It is necessary to control the condition of the soil and, as it dries, watering or light irrigation.
3. Temperature. For quick seed germination, the air must be warmed up to +18 ... + 20 ° C.

Planting seedlings in open ground

Before planting seedlings in open ground, as already mentioned, it is recommended to gradually accustom it to fresh air and take it outside under natural light. The hardening procedure begins at least 2 weeks before the transplant. As a rule, sprouts are planted in May. To do this, they dig holes or ditches, loosening well fertile land, and put future bushes in it.

Did you know? Rosebush flowers - a natural source essential oil, recognized as one of the most expensive, since to obtain 500 ml of the finished product, it is necessary to collect almost 500 kg of delicate petals. A popular variety for industrial production the Kazanlak rose, in which the concentration of substances is maximal, serves.

The place should be well lit and cozy, as roses do not like drafts. The soil for rose bushes should be clayey with the addition of coarse sand. Low-lying peat is added to it, which gives the substrate lightness and friability, and fertilization.
To improve the quality of the soil, use:

• dry mullein;
• mulch;
• purchased substrates;
• sapropel;
• bark of trees;
• wood chips;
• coniferous sawdust.

Features of planting seeds directly into open ground

It is possible to grow a rose from seeds not only in an artificially created environment, but also in the open field. Having collected the seed at the end of summer, experienced gardeners prefer to stratify it in a natural way, that is, by preserving it in natural conditions so that it is in the soil throughout the winter.

Did you know?Thorns on rose bushes are an excellent natural remedy. They may be of various shapes, size and color depending on the type of plant.

The seeds are collected and processed in the same way as described above in the article, and then they are lowered into the prepared soil to a shallow depth, about 3-4 cm, and sprinkled with earth with a layer of 0.5 cm. Planting is done at intervals of 10-15 cm ...
Planting seeds in open ground is carried out in a specially prepared trench. The soil should be loose and fertilized. To do this, the soil can be mixed with peat, humus and compost.

Watering the seedlings should be carried out under the condition of dry weather in the fall, then the garden bed is irrigated and covered with some material capable of retaining moisture in the upper soil layer. For these purposes, you can use fallen leaves, hay or covering canvas. At the end of March, such a covering is removed and shoots are expected to appear in the conditions of awakening nature.

Important! If after the coming spring warming frosts are expected again, then the bed with sown rose seeds must be covered with a film, creating greenhouse conditions.

To save the emerging seedlings from a sudden cold snap, you can use:

• plastic wrap;
• burlap;
• white spunbond.

Spring sowing is also possible. It is produced immediately after the winter thawing of the soil. The seeds are kept in a growth stimulant solution and planted in prepared grooves in the garden bed.

What difficulties might arise?

The black leg of the rose First of all, it is worth taking care of the seeds during their stratification and to prevent the appearance of mold when kept in a moist substrate.

The next danger may be associated with the appearance of mold already in the sown material. When the first signs of mold appear on the seedlings, its traces are removed, and the soil is watered with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

The degree of soil moisture should be controlled, a situation where it is excessively dry or wet should not be allowed, as this will lead to the death of seedlings.

The “black leg” is a threat to the seedlings, a disease in which the root collar of the seedlings rots. To avoid this problem, it is necessary to sprinkle the soil in the seedlings with perlite.

Growing a rose from seeds is a difficult process that requires the implementation of all the above measures for processing the seed, preparing the soil and caring for future rose bushes. However, it should be remembered that the beauty and fragrance of flowers grown with his own hands will be a pleasant reward for every gardener.

How to plant roses by seed after harvesting or purchasing them? To begin with, it is worth noting which seeds for planting flowers are the most hereditary: Fresh and whole - this way the chance of successful shoots increases; Slightly pinkish - they are slightly unripe, but sprout much better

Everyone knows that roses are propagated by cuttings, but there is a more complex, but no less interesting, way of how to grow a rose - from seeds. For many gardeners, this method is still something wild and strange, because they never used it!

ZGo to the flower shop and you can pick up a variety of rose seeds for your tests, ranging from the classic "Angel Wings" to Floribunda roses. But it is much more interesting to collect seeds with your own hands, and this can be done from already planted and ripe flowers on your site. If roses have not yet been planted at your dacha, ask for seeds from your neighbors who grow this type of flowers on their site.

But how to plant roses with seeds after harvesting or purchasing them? To begin with, it is worth noting which seeds for planting flowers are the most hereditary:

Fresh and whole - this increases the chance of successful germination;

Slightly pinkish - they are slightly unripe, but sprout much better!

To get seeds from rose fruits, you need a knife, preferably well sharpened. The fruit must be cut in half, after which the seeds are removed from it. So, to grow flowers from seeds, you will need the following:

Seeds of roses of the desired variety;

Hydrogen peroxide solution (3%);

A deep, but fine sieve so that seeds do not disappear from it;

Any plate, but it is advisable to take a deep one - plastic or metal;

Cotton pads or cotton wool from which you can roll discs;

Packages (plastic or polyethylene);

Rubber gloves.

Before planting rose seeds, they must be properly prepared for this procedure.

To begin with, the seed is separated from the fruit pulp. If you skip this point, later on you will notice how difficult it is for such seeds to germinate.

The seeds do not have to be the same size - mix them all together and place on the bottom of the sieve.

Pour hydrogen peroxide into a bowl and dip a sieve into the solution so that the liquid covers the seeds. Peroxide solution disinfects seeds and protects them in the future. If you skip this step, the seeds can become covered or infected with mold.

Soak cotton pads in the same solution - it is advisable to wear rubber gloves on your hands when working.

After processing the seed, put it out of a sieve on a cotton pad, and cover it with another cotton pad, also soaked in hydrogen peroxide solution.

Transfer the seed discs to bags and cover or tie them.

While it is too early to plant roses from seeds, the seed must first undergo stratification. To do this, put it in the refrigerator. After a couple of months, you should be able to notice the first shoots.

Seeds with sprouts can be planted in peat tablets or individual containers such as cups or pots.

Now it remains to follow the growth of roses and take care of them. You will need:

Supplementing the seedlings so that daylight hours are observed for 10 hours a day;

Watering the soil as needed (as soon as the substrate dries up);

Fertilizing the soil in small quantities;

Transplanting roses to the site. Do it in the spring.

Dutch roses and their cultivation

Homemade roses are always small and modest, but many want to plant a rose from seeds and grow something brighter and stronger from it! For this reason, it is worth growing Dutch roses, which will look perfect both on a plot or in a greenhouse, and in a bouquet collected as a gift. One has only to remember how difficult it is to grow flowers of this genus - they are incredibly moody. So, here's something to remember if you want to grow a Dutch rose bush:

The soil... It should be perfectly breathable, contain a lot of fertilizers and have closed system... Therefore, it is worth using drainage when compiling a soil mixture and, if necessary, dilute the substrate. river sand... Be sure to use fertilizers to replenish the soil, both before planting the plant and while caring for it. Indoor cultivation implies cultivation in greenhouses and greenhouses, and not in the country.

Thermophilicity. Remember that growing a rose from a flower will be much easier than a Dutch rose in your cold area. If you plan to grow flowers in a greenhouse, you will be successful, for the most part.

Growing method. Only the grafting method is used. It is the simplest and fastest, therefore it is in demand and efficiency. It is very important to choose the right seedlings, take care of them and not miss important growing procedures.

So, to grow a Dutch rose from a cuttings, you need:

Find the most suitable cutting. This will require a strong and healthy Dutch rose, which can be found in any flower shop. Do not agree to take stale material at a discount - only a beautiful and strong rose with a similar stem;

You need to start grafting urgently. You will need cuttings 13-15 cm long, which you will get from the middle of the stem of the rose. However, it is important not to miscalculate here - there should be at least 2 buds on each cuttings obtained;

Cut the stems correctly for grafting - the top cut should be straight and the bottom cut diagonal. Above the upper kidney, the cut is made very close, about 0.5 cm;

Cut off the lower leaves in the same way, leaving only a little on top and even the strongest ones. If there are thorns on the stem, you can cut them off;

The upper sections are even; dip them briefly in a solution of greenery for disinfection. The lower sections are placed in a preparation for rapid plant growth. Although aloe juice in this case will be more useful and nutritious for the cuttings. Leave the cuttings in this position for half a day;

To grow a homemade rose, it is necessary to deepen the prepared cuttings into the soil by 2-3 cm, and sprinkle with river sand on top by 0.5-1 cm. It is important that the lower bud is deepened into the substrate, and the upper one remains on the surface;

Now create a greenhouse effect for the rose. To do this, water the planted cuttings clean water and put them on plastic bottle with a cut neck. You can also cut off the bottom to water the rose through the neck of the bottle, into otherwise watering is carried out around the bottle;

Once the cuttings have strong leaves, which will happen after 3-4 weeks, they can be adapted to the fresh air. To do this, you need to remove the bottle, but maintain the air temperature around within 22-23 degrees Celsius.

Growing a rose in flower pot.

You can easily grow a rose in a pot on your windowsill - it's not that difficult. It is very important to observe here proper care behind a flower and take into account the intolerance of certain conditions, for example, frost. Note that frosts can destroy a home rose for a simple reason - a weak root system of a flower is not able to tolerate such very coldy Russia. Therefore, it is worth monitoring and taking into account the temperature around the flower pot, especially if the cultivation takes place on the balcony of the apartment, because this unheated room... Also, do not save on the pot and choose the smallest one, otherwise the rose will ripen quite small, if it has enough strength for this process at all.

It is worth taking care of your windowsill, especially if you do not plan to transplant flowers to the site. Remember that you can plant roses beautifully even at home! A free area on a glassed-in balcony or loggia will help a lot in this. Here you can organize a whole greenhouse, where a gorgeous home rose bush will flaunt at the head of the composition. These flowers create fluffy bushes with medium-sized flowers. But here's what a rose lover should remember:

Roses love light, so you should choose a well-lit place, protected from direct sunlight on the bush;

Flowers are hard to tolerate frost, so for the winter the rose will have to be transferred to a heated room, or the temperature on the balcony in winter must be artificially maintained at least 12 degrees Celsius;

Rose bushes love water, but not enough for water to stand in a pot. Take care of moderate but regular watering, good drainage system and suitable soil;

Be sure to remove weak, dry and withering flowers;

Fertilize the soil regularly nutrients and minerals with a frequency of about 2 times a month.

It is worth noting that at home it is correct to plant a dwarf rose shoot. These roses look perfect and fit in a flower pot, allow the flower to develop and do not form a powerful root system.

From the seeds of most plants, absolutely similar specimens can be grown, but to achieve this goal it will take a lot of knowledge and effort. This article will look at the rose and how it can be grown at home. You can get its seeds from different sources, for example, it can be a personal plot, a city park, a summer residence, a botanical garden and many other places. Or even just buy them, which will even simplify the process of preparing for growing.

Extraction of seeds from roses is the main part before planting. If you use dry and slightly rotten ones, then most likely nothing will grow out of them. First of all, you need to inspect the seeds, for this you will need to carefully cut the pods into two parts. After completing this step, you can separate healthy and suitable ones with unnecessary options, and then free the former completely from the pulp.

The fruit is like a rose hip, isn't it?

The seeds selected for planting cannot be dried, all that is required is to rinse them for about 30 minutes in a special solution - hydrogen peroxide, and this must be done using a sieve.

Flushing is an important milestone , it is carried out for disinfection and further protection of plant rudiments from the appearance of mold on them.

The seeds obtained and processed in this way are suitable for further landing at home and in the garden.

How to grow a rose from seeds at home?

First of all, you need a lot of patience to carry out such an undertaking, as well as the maximum accuracy when working with rose seeds. The most important thing you need is knowledge of the natural conditions in which these flowers grow. This is in order to create a similar environment for them.

Seed planting process:

You will need a material that is capable of retaining moisture for a sufficiently long time. Examples of this are: paper towels, cotton pads, tissue napkins. From the selected material, you will need to prepare a substrate for seeds, then moisten it with a solution of hydrogen peroxide and place them on its surface in one layer. Next, a second substrate of the same substance is prepared in order to cover the first one.

To complete the next step, you will need a container in which the structure you have made will be located in the future. A plastic container or plastic bag may work. Next, you should place it in that part of the refrigerator where the temperature is kept within the range from 4 to 7 degrees. The most suitable section is its lower part. These actions are necessary to accelerate seed germination at a certain temperature regime. The duration of stratification should be about 60 days under constant supervision. And also with careful control of the content of the container. If necessary, you can moisten the substrates.

After the completion of the stratification process, the germinated rose seeds must be placed in special seedling pots, and a further temperature regime in the room for the normal growth of the plant, which is 20 degrees, must be maintained. He also needs good lighting for 10-12 hours to prevent the growth of fungus on the stem cuttings.

Homemade mini greenhouse for roses

Grow a rose at home from purchased seeds for planting

If you do not have the opportunity to get rose seeds yourself, or you do not want to carry them out preliminary preparation, in this case modern market can offer you many different ready-made varieties. China is one of the regular suppliers. After the purchase of such seeds, stratification is necessarily carried out, because this is a necessary process due to the fact that the period of long-term presence of seeds outside the fruit is not known.

On the Aliexpress website, you can buy rose seeds of any varieties.

The process of planting purchased seeds:

First of all, rose seeds must be soaked in water for a couple of hours, provided that a growth stimulator is added to it. This should be done to maximize seed vigor and speed up the germination process.

Next, you will need a seedling pot, or a special box in which you should place the purchased seeds. In this case, it is necessary to use exclusively moistened soil. After completing the necessary actions from above, you will need to sprinkle the surface with a wet layer of sand, which will be no more than 0.5 centimeters. After that, it will need to be sprayed with a spray bottle, and then just put the pot in a plastic bag with air. In this state, the seeds should be kept in a room at a maximum temperature of 20 degrees for about 14 days. After that, the seedling pot is placed in the refrigerator and placed on a shelf, where the temperature should not exceed 7 degrees.

Stratification should take about 60 days and the pot should be placed in a bright and cool place when the shoots first appear. To prevent fungal disease, the seedlings are additionally highlighted.

Cuttings have long been considered the only and most effective way reproduction of decorative roses. Today more and more flower growers prefer to experiment and prefer planting seeds. This is a long and laborious process, but as a result, the plant has increased resistance, immunity and an attractive appearance.

Subject to planting technology and proper care, you can even grow a rose from seeds at home. From the article you will learn all the intricacies of this breeding method.

Growing roses from seeds is a complex process that takes a lot of time and effort. It is possible to achieve flowering of a plant only after a few years from the moment of planting. Despite this, this method has undeniable advantages:

• unlike grafting, you can get several plants, which is especially important when landscaping an area, creating a flower bed or hedge on a site;
• roses grown from seeds are more resistant to diseases, they are stronger and more hardy plants;
• using seed propagation, you can get a potted rose that can be grown in indoor conditions;
• the cost of seeds is significantly lower than cuttings of roses, which allows you to save money with a large volume of planting.

Planting material is difficult to find on sale, so growers often order seeds from China. However, the so-called Gift roses ordered from China do not always sprout, and the result of cultivation can be completely unpredictable.

Seeds can be obtained independently by collecting them after the flowering of an adult plant, however, they have low germination and quickly deteriorate.

The timing of planting rose seeds depends on climatic conditions in the region of cultivation, as well as the type of plant itself. The choice of the term depending on the variety:

• the Chinese rose is usually planted starting in early February. They are usually highly resistant to unfavorable conditions, therefore, seedlings can be transplanted already at the beginning of spring;
• seeds of polyanthus roses are recommended to be sown from January, due to the slow rate of development of seedlings and the need for stratification;
• wrinkled and brown rose usually planted for seedlings from the second half of autumn, followed by transplantation into open ground only in spring.

In colder regions, planting times should be timed to avoid frost when transplanted to a permanent location. For this, the period is shifted by 1-2 weeks. If you plan to grow a rose indoors, planting is permissible at any time of the year.

Soil for sowing seeds

The substrate for germinating rose seeds should be light and fertile. It is best to use commercially available formulations designed for roses, but you can prepare the soil yourself. For this purpose, you need to mix garden soil, peat and sand in a ratio of 2: 1: 2.

The presence of drainage is mandatory requirement, therefore, in advance you need to prepare expanded clay or pebbles for subsequent laying on the bottom of the pot. If you use self-prepared soil, it must be disinfected before planting, for example, by calcining or treating with a 5% solution of potassium permanganate.

Capacity requirements

A long and rather high plastic or wooden container is used for planting seeds. The height of the box should be at least 20-25 cm so that the root system can grow and develop harmoniously. Many growers use peat pots, which are considered a better solution for growing roses. They allow you to avoid picking at the germination stage, which allows you to speed up the process of plant formation.

Stratification is a mandatory step in growing a rose from seed. For this purpose, the planting material is carefully sorted, all damaged and deformed specimens are removed. After that, the seeds must be treated with 10% hydrogen peroxide solution or 5% potassium permanganate solution. When working with purchased polyanthus or Chinese roses, there is no need to seed the seeds, since this has already been done by the manufacturer.

Then the seeds are laid out on a cotton pad dipped in hydrogen peroxide, covered with another one on top. They are placed in plastic bags on which it is convenient to attach a sticker with the name of the variety, and then put away in the refrigerator. In such conditions, the seeds should be kept for 1.5-2 months at a temperature of + 2-5 o C. During this time, the substrate should be regularly checked for mold and moistened as needed. After the sprouts appear, the planting material is ready for sowing.

What you need to grow a rose seedling

In order to grow a rose at home you will need:

• seeds;
• total capacity and individual seedling pots or peat tablets;
• hydrogen peroxide;
• cotton pads;
• purchased or prepared substrate;
• expanded clay, pebbles or coarse river sand.

The agricultural technology of growing roses from seeds is practically no different from other plants, therefore it is usually required standard set equipment and items.

Sowing seeds

After preparing the soil and the appearance of the first shoots on the seeds, the rose can be planted in a container. Planting material is sown only superficially, without deepening it into the ground, but in order to avoid the appearance of a black leg from above, it is recommended to cover them with a thin layer of fine sand or perlite. After that, the soil is moistened with a spray bottle, the container is covered with film or glass.

Growing conditions

To achieve healthy and robust seedlings, it is very important to create favorable conditions for its development. This can be easily done at home, it is only important to observe simple rules.

Lighting and location

A box with seedlings or peat pots is best placed on the east or west windowsill of the apartment, where it is easiest to achieve long-term diffused sunlight. When exposed to direct sunlight, especially at noon, the seedlings must be shaded.

Temperature

The optimal temperature regime for the formation of seedlings is 18-21 o C. It is not difficult to create in an apartment, therefore additional heating is usually not required. Can't be allowed sharp changes temperature, and it is not recommended to keep the seedlings in colder conditions.

Air and humidity

During the entire time of seedling growth, it must be regularly sprayed, avoiding waterlogging of the soil. Roses react sharply to drafts, therefore, it should not be allowed to appear during the entire period of development of young plants. During active heating season it is especially important to maintain humidity as batteries create a dry indoor climate.

Watering

Throughout the entire period of development of seedlings, it is necessary to check the moisture content of the soil. Do not allow it to become waterlogged and dry, as well as the formation of a dry crust on the surface. In order not to harm the fragile root system of young roses, it is recommended to use only a spray bottle. When kept in a dry room, you can additionally water the seedlings, carefully adding warm waters between plants.

Rose seedling care

After the emergence of seedlings, planting seedlings can be thinned out by removing all weak and deformed plants. After that, you need to follow simple rules of care in order to get healthy seedlings, ready for planting in open ground.

Temperature

After the formation of several leaves on the seedlings, the air temperature can be slightly reduced to 15-18 o C. This is enough to maintain the health of the seedlings and for their development. You can not store a container with seedlings on the balcony, since there is a risk of sudden temperature changes, especially at night, to which young plants always react sharply.

Backlight

Daylight hours for the harmonious growth of roses from seeds should be at least 10 hours. In early spring, this is usually not a problem in most regions, but when daylight hours are reduced, it is imperative to use additional lighting. A phytolamp or an ordinary fluorescent lamp is best suited for this purpose. The lamp should not be lowered to the seedlings to avoid burning the leaves.

Watering seedlings

You need to water the roses in such a way that the soil is constantly moist, but not too damp. The substrate must not be allowed to dry out, which can lead to diseases of the root system. Optimal mode watering - 2 times a week when growing seedlings in room conditions. If necessary, for example, in case of wilting of leaves, you need to additionally spray the plants.

Top dressing of seedlings

During the growing time of seedlings, fertilizing is carried out twice. For this purpose, it is best to apply liquid fertilizers for roses, which contain all the necessary useful elements and minerals... For the first time, the composition is applied after the appearance of the first leaves, and then 2 weeks after the pick. It is not recommended to use only nitrogen formulations, as this leads to rapid growth green parts, not overall development plants.

Picking

When using peat pots, a pick is not necessary. If you used a common container for seedlings, transplanting roses into individual containers is carried out when 3-5 strong leaves are formed on the plants.

To do this, you need to carefully dig out a seedling and, together with a lump of earth, put it in a plastic pot filled with soil 2/3 of its volume. Then you need to add the substrate and water the plant abundantly. After transplanting, you cannot use top dressing for 10-12 days, allowing the rose to adapt to new conditions.

Pinching

At the stage of growing seedlings, it is necessary to remove all deformed and damaged leaves. It is best to pinch them gently rather than cutting them off with a knife. In addition, all seedlings affected by blackleg and other infections should be removed.

Seedling diseases and pests

Most dangerous diseases for rose seedlings, fungal infections are considered, infection with which usually occurs when using poor-quality soil, non-compliance temperature regime and watering. Among the most common diseases, I single out root rot and a black leg.

The infection can be determined by the characteristic blackening of the root part, which becomes viscous and loose. All affected seedlings must be removed, after which the substrate must be disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate to avoid contamination of other roses.

Among pests, the most common spider mite... Infection with them usually occurs when growing seedlings of roses in unsuitable conditions, non-compliance with the rules of care. The presence of an insect can be determined by the characteristic white-gray bloom on the leaves, the wilting of the green parts.

Most of the population can be destroyed mechanically, for example, by washing the leaves. And then you need to apply an insecticide, for example, Actellic, Aktara or Bordeaux liquid.

Transfer to a permanent place

Planting in a permanent place is carried out only after the end of the night frosts, which are detrimental to young plants. V middle lane the transplant can be carried out from the second half of April, in the north it is recommended to wait until May. It is necessary to transplant seedlings together with a lump of earth, into previously prepared individual holes.

The procedure is usually carried out on a dry and sunny day, and after picking the rose, you need to shade and install a support to avoid damage from the wind. If you plan to grow a Chinese rose in a flowerpot or pot, then the transplant can be carried out earlier, when the plant is kept on the balcony or loggia.

Regardless of the method of growing a rose, before picking, the seedlings must be hardened. After the formation of the first leaves, young plants should be regularly taken out into fresh air, gradually increasing the duration of the procedure to 4-6 hours. This allows you to strengthen the seedlings, reduce the risk of infectious diseases.

Further care

The type and variety of the rose determines it further care... It is important to take into account that this is a moisture-loving and light-loving plant, the care of which is especially important in the first year of life. It is during this time that a powerful root system is formed, immunity and vitality are enhanced.

Watering

Water for the rose is applied only at the root to avoid moisture getting on the leaves, which can lead to the formation of spots on them. Throughout the summer, watering is carried out regularly up to 2 times a week at the rate of 10-12 liters of water per plant, if it is a dwarf rose, then up to 5 liters. For the formation of young shoots, starting from the end of August, watering is completely stopped and resumed only in the spring at the beginning of the growing season.

Top dressing

Like other members of the Pink family, the plant reacts best to organics. That is why it is advisable to make water solution mullein or bird droppings twice a season - before the start of the growing season, and then during the transition to dormancy. During the whole summer season, it is recommended to use liquid complex formulations for roses, which contain all the necessary macro- and microelements.

Loosening, mulching

The procedure is carried out in the first 2-3 years, until a natural layer of mulch is formed from last year's foliage. Loosening should be carried out as a dry crust forms on the upper layer of the soil, the procedure is usually carried out 3-4 times over the summer. At the same time, it is recommended to add sawdust or peat to warm the roots, reduce the rate of weed growth and retain moisture on the surface.

Pinching, pinching, pruning

Shaping is an important task when caring for any type of rose. When these plants are grown from seeds, deformed and weak leaves are only pinched during the first year. And if flowering is observed, but all the buds must be removed, this will accelerate the development of the plant itself, improve the quality of flowers for the next season. Then the rose needs an annual decorative and sanitary pruning, which is carried out in April.

Transfer

Roses can comfortably stay in one place for a long time without the need for transplanting. Plant transfer is necessary when the growth rate has significantly slowed down, flowering is completely absent. The transplant is carried out only in the fall, having previously completely cut off the entire bush to the base of the earth. A plant with several shoots and growth buds located on them is transferred to a new place along with a lump of earth, trying not to damage the developed root system.

To get a healthy and strong plant, you can use the following tips:

• when buying roses on Chinese sites, carefully study the reviews, photos and descriptions of the planting material. It is advisable that the package of seeds be accompanied by instructions;
• it is undesirable to start right away with planting polyanthus roses. First, you can practice on Chinese seeds, which are easier to care for and agricultural technology;
• it should be remembered that the fruits of some varieties of roses must be harvested even before ripening on the bush, otherwise they will be unsuitable for subsequent rooting;
• a rose grown from seeds can be kept at home. To do this, you need to choose dwarf varieties or use a large planter;
• plants that were planted with seeds in the fall have time to form a stronger root system, which is useful for transplanting into open ground;
• the first flowering is likely to be absent or the buds will hardly develop. To improve the condition of the flowers for the next season, they need to be pinched as they form.

Growing roses from seeds is a difficult and time-consuming process, but the result is a beautiful and resistant plant. It can be grown at home or planted in your garden. Some chinese roses have an extraordinary color of petals, which will become a real decoration of your site.