Yes, rose seeds do work and can sprout, allowing you to grow new rose bushes from seed.
Understanding Rose Seed Viability
While rose seeds can grow into new plants, it's important to know that not every seed will successfully sprout. Based on cultivation experience, rose bush seeds will typically continue to sprout over the course of two to three weeks. However, you should expect that probably only 20 to 30 percent of the rose seeds planted will actually sprout.
This means that even with proper care and conditions, a significant portion of the seeds may not germinate.
What to Expect When Planting Rose Seeds
- Sprouting Period: Be patient, as germination can take several weeks.
- Germination Rate: Don't be discouraged by a low sprouting percentage. It's normal for only a fraction of the seeds to successfully grow.
- Seedling Care: Once the rose seeds sprout and develop into small seedlings, they require careful handling. The reference advises to carefully transplant the rose seedlings into other pots to give them more space to grow.
Planting rose seeds is a viable method to propagate roses, although it requires patience and an understanding that the success rate is not 100%. It's a rewarding process to witness the growth of new rose plants from seed.
