Wood’s Rose Seeds (Rosa woodsii) – Fragrant pink wild rose beloved by pollinators and birds. Perfect for hedgerows, restoration, or native gardens.

Minimum: 40+ Seeds

Wood’s Rose (Rosa woodsii) is a resilient North American native wild rose celebrated for its delicate pink blooms, sweet fragrance, and ecological value. This hardy shrub thrives in diverse climates and soil types, making it a versatile choice for home gardens, restoration projects, hedgerows, and native landscaping. Its compact growth habit, stunning flowers, and wildlife benefits make it a perfect addition to any sustainable, pollinator-friendly garden.

Beyond its visual charm, Wood’s Rose supports bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial wildlife. Its rose hips provide a valuable food source for birds and small mammals in late summer and fall. By growing Wood’s Rose from seeds, gardeners can cultivate a long-lived, adaptable shrub that enhances biodiversity and restores native landscapes.

🌱 Key Features & Benefits

✔ Delicate, Fragrant Pink Flowers

Wood’s Rose produces charming pink blossoms in spring and early summer, fragrant and visually striking, making it a magnet for pollinators including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its floral beauty is ideal for native garden displays, hedgerows, and naturalistic landscaping.

✔ Wildlife-Friendly Rose Hips

After flowering, Wood’s Rose forms bright red rose hips, which are rich in nutrients for birds and wildlife. These natural food sources help sustain local fauna through fall and winter, contributing to healthy, balanced ecosystems.

✔ Hardy, Adaptable Growth

• Climate tolerance: Cold-hardy and resilient across temperate North American zones

• Soil adaptability: Thrives in sandy, loamy, or rocky soils with good drainage

• Sun requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Growth habit: Bushy and compact, suitable for borders, hedgerows, or naturalized areas

✔ Ecological & Landscaping Uses

• Perfect for native and pollinator gardens

• Ideal for erosion control on slopes and hedgerows

• Adds ornamental beauty and fragrance to gardens and restoration sites

• Supports bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds with flowers and rose hips

• Enhances biodiversity and sustainable gardening projects

🌱 Growing Wood’s Rose from Seeds

Germination & Care

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soils; tolerates rocky or sandy conditions

• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Planting: Sow seeds directly outdoors or stratify for improved germination

• Germination Time: 4–12 weeks, depending on cold stratification

• Spacing: Plant 3–5 feet apart for optimal air circulation and growth

Tips for Success

• Cold stratification (refrigeration for 4–6 weeks) enhances germination rates

• Mulch seedlings lightly to protect young plants in cooler climates

• Companion planting with other native shrubs or wildflowers improves pollinator habitat

🌿 Ecological & Garden Benefits

• Attracts pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects

• Produces edible rose hips for wildlife

• Supports native landscaping, restoration projects, and sustainable gardens

• Adds fragrance, color, and seasonal interest

• Improves soil stability and biodiversity

⚠️ Important Notes

• Seeds are intended for ornamental, ecological, and wildlife-supportive gardening purposes only

• Comply with local planting regulations and native species guidelines

• No medicinal, health, or therapeutic claims are made or implied

By cultivating Wood’s Rose from seeds, you can grow a hardy, fragrant, and ecologically valuable shrub that enhances native gardens, restoration areas, and wildlife habitats. Its pink blooms, rose hips, and pollinator-friendly qualities make it a stunning, sustainable addition to any landscape.