Rosa moyesii & Rosa moyesii var. fargesii Mixed
25 seeds per packet of mixed seeds of Rosa moyesii & Rosa moyesii var. fargesii (collected from plants shown in the photos).
Rosa moyesii is a stunning, large, shrub rose species that is native to Western China. Rosa moyesii produces arching branches with blood red, summer flowers, while Rosa moyesii var. fargesii produces bright pink flowers. Both produce large, dramatic, bottle-shaped hips in autumn. Ultimate height 2.8 m. Well-drained, moisture retentive soil in sun to part shade.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS:
Sow from autumn to early spring. Cover seed thinly, press in gently and keep top of compost from drying out. Keep pot outdoors or in cold frame over winter. Seeds germinate in spring.
Alternatively, if seeds can’t be sown in autumn or early spring use the following method: mix seeds with damp vermiculite and place inside a ziplock bag, keep bag somewhere warm for 3 weeks, then place in fridge (not freezer) for 8 weeks. Next spread mixture on top of a pot, thinly cover with compost or grit and keep warm at 15 to 20°C until germination, then move to somewhere cooler.
Carefully prick out seedlings when they have developed true leaves and are large enough to transplant to individual pots for growing on.