Rosa Rubiginosa Seeds – Sweet Briar Rose

Rosa Rubiginosa Seeds produce the charming Sweet Briar Rose, a classic ornamental shrub known for its fragrant foliage and delicate pink blossoms. This hardy and low-maintenance plant adds beauty and fragrance to gardens, hedgerows, and landscapes. The flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, while its decorative red hips provide visual interest through fall and winter. Perfect for cottage gardens or naturalized areas, the Sweet Briar Rose offers a timeless and traditional appeal.

Features:

• Produces fragrant pink blooms with aromatic leaves

• Grows as a hardy, deciduous shrub

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds

• Suitable for hedges, borders, and wild gardens

• Resistant to most pests and diseases

• Decorative rose hips appear after flowering

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Rosa Rubiginosa

• Common Name (US): Sweet Briar Rose

• Plant Type: Perennial deciduous shrub

• Height: 4 to 8 feet (1.2 to 2.4 meters)

• Spread: 3 to 6 feet (0.9 to 1.8 meters)

• Flower Color: Pink with yellow centers

• Foliage: Green with sweet apple fragrance

• Germination Time: 30–60 days

• Germination Temperature: 68–75°F (20–24°C)

• Soil Type: Well-drained loam or sandy soil

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

• Water Requirement: Moderate

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

• Best Sowing Season:

  • Spring (March–May) – Ideal for temperate regions

  • Fall (September–November) – Suitable for mild climates

• Blooming Season: Late spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Long-lived perennial

• Spacing: 2–3 feet apart

Growing Tips:

1. Stratify seeds for 4–6 weeks in moist sand under refrigeration before sowing.

2. Sow in well-drained soil at 1/4 inch depth.

3. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged until germination.

4. Transplant seedlings outdoors once they are strong and the frost risk has passed.

5. Prune annually to maintain shape and encourage flowering.