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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 120 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8 deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed, remove mulch upon germination, can be sown outdoors in the fall for spring germination

Native to: China (Sichuan, CHN, Gansu), Tibet

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Rosa davidiiRosa davidii

Father David's Rose

In Stock: 0.783 lb (Total:0.783lb)

Rosa davidii

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

59,329

Quantity:

0.78 lb

Collected in:

China

Crop year:

2005

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Item ID:

15691

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 120 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8 deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed, remove mulch upon germination, can be sown outdoors in the fall for spring germination

Native to: China (Sichuan, CHN, Gansu), Tibet

Native

Introduced

Rosa davidii, also known as Father David's Rose, is an enchanting species from the family Rosaceae, native to the picturesque landscapes of western and central China and Southeast Tibet. This robust, winter-hardy shrub thrives at altitudes between 5,200 and 9,800 ft above sea level, offering breathtaking beauty to your garden.

Reaching up to 13 ft, Rosa davidii captivates with its tall, graceful presence. Its narrow imparipinnate leaves measure 7 to 14 cm and are comprised of five to eleven dark green leaflets, creating a striking contrast against its rough, greyish-green branches adorned with sparse prickles. The alluring mallow pink flowers emerge in large, fragrant clusters from June to July, boasting five petals each and a diameter of 2 to 4 cm. As one of the last species to flower, it offers a prolonged spectacle of elegance.

Later in the season, Rosa davidii adorns itself with pendulous, scarlet-red, bottle-shaped hips, up to 2.5 cm long. This deciduous shrub thrives in full sunlight and adapts to all soil types, making it perfect for mixed borders or attracting bees. Ideal as a semi-wild garden feature, Father David's Rose is a timeless delight introduced in 1899, promising a legacy of beauty.