Rosa rugosa RAMANAS ROSES (10 seeds)

Ramanas Rose, beach rose also known as Japanese Rose or Rosa rugosa in Latin, is a slow-growing perennial shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family. It is a bushy species reaching heights of 1.5 to 2 meters and is native to Asia, specifically the coasts of China, Japan, Korea, and parts of Siberia. This plant is highly valued for its robustness and its ability to adapt to difficult conditions.

Its leaves are compound, consisting of 5 to 9 leaflets that are oval, serrated, and generally glossy. They are dark green and have a characteristic wrinkled or "rugose" texture, which gives the species its name. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems.

The stems are sturdy and very thorny. They are usually straight and covered in sharp spines that help protect the plant from herbivores.

The flowers of Rosa rugosa are large, reaching up to 8 cm in diameter. They can be single or double and appear in various shades of pink. These flowers have a very pleasant fragrance that attracts many pollinators, especially bees. They typically bloom from late spring through summer, appearing in clusters of 2 to 5 flowers in the leaf axils.

The fruit is the rose hip, which develops after pollination. These fruits are rounded, measuring about 2 to 3 cm in length. they are bright red to orange and contain seeds.

Ramanas Rose seeds are yellow and angular. The internal downy hair of the fruit is an irritant, similar to "itching powder."

- Uses:

In Europe, it is primarily used as an ornamental plant in flowerbeds. Thanks to its fast growth and thorns, it is often used to create defensive hedges. Its foliage is also attractive, turning beautiful colors in the autumn.

In Japan and China, where it has been cultivated for a thousand years, the fragrant flowers and decorative fruits are used to make potpourri.

The hips are edible and consumed in Japan. The petals and fruits are sometimes used to make jams and excellent jellies.

- Germination and Sowing:

• The best period for sowing beach Rose seeds is in March and April.
• Stratify the seeds for 4 to 6 weeks in the freezer/refrigerator or naturally by leaving them outside in the cold for at least a month.
• Prepare a tray with horticultural potting soil.
• Bury the seeds 0.5 cm deep in the substrate.
• Water gently and place the culture in a greenhouse.
• Germination typically begins 4 to 6 weeks after the seeds have been stratified and planted.

- Soil Type / Substrate:

It prefers well-drained soil rich in organic matter and humus. While it can tolerate various soil types, including sandy or clay soils, it thrives best in slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6 and 7.

- Exposure / Light:

This flowering plant loves full sun. It requires at least 6 hours of direct light per day to bloom abundantly.

- Temperature / Hardiness:

This perennial shrub is extremely hardy and can easily withstand temperatures as low as -30°C. Its USDA hardiness zone is 2-9. It develops best in moderate temperatures between 15 and 25°C.

- Watering / Irrigation:

Rugosa Rose is drought-resistant once established. However, it needs regular watering (once every 3 days) during the first few weeks after planting to encourage rooting. Deep but infrequent watering is preferred thereafter.

- Multiplication / Reproduction:

There are several ways to reproduce this rose: by seeds, by cuttings (rooting stem sections in moist soil), or by layering (burying part of a stem while it remains attached to the parent plant).

- Maintenance:

It is advisable to prune dead stems and spent flowers to encourage further growth and flowering.