The Rosa Baccara Growing Instructions

Botanical Rosa Black Baccara 'Meidebenne'

Rosa ~ Hybrid Tea Rose, Shrub Rose.

Rosaceae

• The rose seedlings have a tough outer coat that needs to be scarified (scratched or slightly damaged) to allow moisture to penetrate and initiate germination.
• You can achieve this by gently creating a nick on the seedlings coat.
• Be careful not to damage the inner seed.

• Rose seedlings require a period of cold stratification to break dormancy.
• Place the scarified seeds in a damp towel with some damp vermiculite.
• Place the scarified seeds in the refrigerator for 8 to 12 weeks. This will imitate the natural process of the seeds experiencing winter.

• After the stratification period, prepare your seed tray or small pots with well-draining seed starting soil.
• Plant the scarified seeds about 1/4" inch deep in the soil and cover them lightly with more soil.
• Mist the soil lightly with water to keep it evenly moist but not soggy.
• Cover your seed tray or pots with a clear wrap or dome to create a humid environment. This helps retain moisture and warmth, which can aid germination.

• Place your covered seed tray or pots in a warm location with indirect light.
• A temperature around 70-75°F (21-24°C) is ideal for germination.
• Keep an eye on the seeds for signs of germination, which may take several weeks to a few months.
• Once you see sprouts emerging, remove the clear cover and continue to provide adequate moisture and light exposure.
• As the seedlings grow, continue to provide them with bright, indirect light.
• If natural light is insufficient, you can use grow lights to ensure they receive the right amount of light for healthy growth.
  

• Once the seedlings have developed several sets of leaves and are sturdy enough, you can transplant them into larger pots with regular potting soil.

• Before transplanting your rose seedlings outdoors, they need to be acclimated to outdoor conditions through a process called "hardening off."
• Gradually expose your rose seedlings to outdoor conditions over the course of a week before planting them in their final location.

• Zone 5
• Zone 6
• Zone 7
• Zone 8
• Zone 9
• Zone 10

• 72"
• 3' ~ 6'
• 90 ~ 180 cm

• 36"
• 2' ~ 3'
• 60 ~ 90 cm

The best time to prune the botanical Rosa Baccara is in late Winter / Spring, just before new growth begins in your climate.

Full Sun

• Spring: Late
• Summer: Early, Mid, Late.
• Fall: Early