Collecting and Germinating 'Seven Sisters' Rose Seeds

Kathryn wanted to grow 'Seven Sisters' from seeds (green pea-like hips on neighbor's plant). Jay's complete guide:

Seed Collection

• Wait for hips to turn orange or red (ripe).
• Clean outer flesh to reveal cream-colored seeds (apple seed size).
• Blender method: ½ water + seeds, quick pulse to clean.

Stratification & Germination

1. Damp paper towels with 1 tsp H₂O₂ per cup water.
2. Layer seeds between towels in pie tin.
3. Refrigerate, keep moist (not soaking) for up to 3 months.
4. When root appears, pot up under grow lights.
5. Plant outside after frost danger.

Crucial Reality Check

Seedlings will NOT be 'Seven Sisters'. Roses are complex hybrids; offspring are unique. But it's fun to see what you get!