CLIMBING ROSE GERMINATION
Climbing roses is a very popular
plant for vertical gardens. Interestingly, botanists do not consider them true
climbing plants like vines because they don’t grow on their own support
structures to hold onto a surface. Therefore, they need a helping hand and a
vertical space to attach to and grow on.
HOW TO GROW?
Test the seeds before planting: Put the
seeds in water and discard the seeds that float. Seeds that float may be
hollow. The plump, heavier seeds that sink in the water have a better chance of
survival.
Purchase a flat container for planting
the seeds: The flat container should be able to fit into your refrigerator.
Consult with your gardening centre to choose the best flat for your needs.
Mix equal parts sand, soil and peat
moss: Consult with your gardening centre, as they may have a pre-made mixture
that you can purchase. You will need enough to fill the flat.
Fill the flat with the sand, soil and
peat moss mixture.
Plant each of the rose seeds ¼-inch deep
and space the seeds 1 inch apart from each other.
Place the flat in the refrigerator; the
desired temperature will be about 40 degrees F. Keep it in the refrigerator for
about three months to germinate.
Remove the flat from the refrigerator
and place it in a sunny window, where the room temperature is between 65 to 70
degrees F.
Water lightly. Do not over water, and do
not allow the soil to get overly dry. Transplant the heartiest of seedlings to
the garden the following spring.
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