Name: Himalayan rosehip multiflora
Brand: Green Legacy Seeds
SKU: Bush25
Price: 11.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Multi-flowered rose hip, or multi-flowered rose (lat. Rosa multiflora).

A species of deciduous plants belonging to the genus Rosehip (lat. Rosa) of the Rosaceae family. Shrub with long climbing branches. The shoots are long (up to 3 meters), the bark is brown or reddish-green; young shoots are slightly hairy.

The spines are paired, hook-shaped, up to 6 mm. Leaves are 4.5-10 cm long with 5-7 elliptical or obovate leaflets, 2-3 cm long, serrated, glabrous above, pubescent below, often without glands. Stipules are narrow with deep cuts.

Inflorescences are pyramidal-paniculate, multi-flowered. The flowers are 1.5-2 cm in diameter, odorless or with a faint aroma of cinnamon. Petals are white or pink, narrow; sepals are short, pointed, with 1-3 lateral feathers, deflecting downwards during fruits and falling off early. Pedicels are pubescent, sometimes with bristles, 0.5-1.5 cm long.

The fruits are elliptical, smooth, dark red, about 1 cm in diameter. The nuts are light brown, not pubescent, small, triangular in shape, convex on one side, straight on the other, the convex side has four edges, the surface is rough.

Blooms in early summer, for 30 days. The most abundant flowering is observed in plants growing in sunny places.

It is grown as an ornamental plant and is also used as a rootstock for grafted ornamental rose varieties.

Rosehip multiflorum is light-loving and not picky about soil. During the flowering period and autumn, the plants are highly decorative.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 (-34°C to -29°C).

Instructions

Growing Himalayan rosehip multiflora (Rosa multiflora himalayan) from seed is a rewarding process. Follow these guidelines for best results.
Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing to soften the seed coat. Discard any floating seeds as they are likely non-viable.
Sowing: Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in well-draining seed compost. Keep soil consistently moist. Place in a bright location with indirect sunlight at 18–22°C.
Germination: Seeds typically germinate in 2–8 weeks. Keep soil consistently moist during germination. Once seedlings emerge, gradually increase ventilation.
Transplanting: Transplant seedlings into individual pots once they have 2–3 pairs of true leaves. Harden off gradually over 7–10 days before planting in final position. Space according to the mature size of the species.
Aftercare: Water regularly during the first growing season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring. Mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune as needed to maintain shape.
Hardiness: Hardiness varies by species and growing conditions. Young plants may need protection from extreme temperatures. Acclimatize gradually to outdoor conditions.