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Hey garden lovers! I’ve been getting tons of questions about rose hips lately, and I’m super excited to share everything I know about these amazing plants. If you’re looking to add some edible beauty to your garden you’re in for a treat!
Why Sweet Hips Rose Should Be Your Next Garden Addition
Listen up, because this ain’t your regular ornamental rose! The Sweet Hips Rose (Rosa rugosa ‘KAPswehp’) is like getting two plants for the price of one. Here’s what makes it special:
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Award-winning superstar Y’all, this beauty has snagged both the William Cecil Award for Best General Impression AND the Lord Burleigh Award for Most Disease Resistant Rose. Not too shabby!
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Tough as nails: Grows happily in zones 3-10 (that’s practically everywhere in the US!)
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Perfect size: Reaches 4-6 feet tall and spreads about 6 feet wide – not too big, not too small
The “Set It and Forget It” Rose
We all got busy lives, right? That’s why I’m loving these features:
- Blooms like crazy in early summer
- Keeps flowering sporadically till frost
- Super disease resistant (bye-bye, constant spraying!)
- Handles different weather conditions like a champ
- Low maintenance (perfect for us lazy gardeners!)
From Garden to Kitchen: The Edible Bonus
Here’s where things get really interesting! The rose hips aren’t just pretty – they’re totally edible and packed with good stuff. You can use them for
- Making homemade jellies
- Brewing vitamin C-rich tea
- Creating unique syrups
- Fresh snacking (yep, you can eat ’em right off the bush!)
Planting Tips from Your Garden Buddy
After growing these beauties for years, here’s what I’ve learned:
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Location, Location, Location:
- Full sun is a must
- Space plants 5-6 feet apart
- Good air circulation = happy plants
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Planting Depth Matters:
- Plant bud union at soil surface
- In cold areas, go 2 inches deeper
- Add some good quality soil
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Maintenance Tips:
- Remove dead wood and weak growth
- Trim spent flowers for more blooms
- Prune in late winter/early spring
When Can You Get Your Hands on One?
Spring Hill Nursery’s got these babies shipping based on your zone:
- Zones 3A-5A: April 7 – May 23, 2025
- Zones 5B-6A: March 24 – May 23, 2025
- Zones 6B-7A: February 24 – May 23, 2025
- Warmer zones: Even earlier!
Price and Value
Currently, Sweet Hips Rose is going for $27.99 (down from $39.99 – that’s a sweet 30% off!). And honestly? For a plant that gives you both beautiful flowers AND edible hips, that’s a pretty good deal!
Extra Pro Tips
- Consider pairing with specific fertilizers like Roses Alive!™
- Invest in good pruning tools
- Use rose collars for extra protection
- Keep an eye out for fungus (though these are pretty resistant)
Why I’m Obsessed (and You Should Be Too!)
Look, I’ve grown lots of roses over the years, but Sweet Hips Rose is something special. It’s like the Swiss Army knife of roses – beautiful, useful, and reliable. Plus, it’s perfect for both newbie gardeners and experienced green thumbs.
The coolest part? If you’re into natural health stuff or just love making your own preserves, the rose hips from this variety are supposedly the tastiest out there. Spring Hill even offers a money-back guarantee if you don’t agree!
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re a serious gardener or just someone who wants a beautiful, useful plant that won’t die if you forget about it for a week, Sweet Hips Rose is your jam. It’s hardy, gorgeous, and gives you those precious vitamin C-packed hips for your kitchen adventures.
Ready to grab one? Just remember they sell out pretty quick when shipping season starts. And hey, if you’re not sure about anything I’ve mentioned, drop a comment below – I’m always happy to chat about my garden obsessions!
Happy planting, y’all!
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Choose Heirloom Roses for healthier, own-root roses that grow true to variety and produce vibrant blooms over time. Our roses are hardier, more resilient, and bloom more abundantly, even in tough conditions. Our experienced team will provide you with the tools and knowledge to help your garden thrive. With Heirloom Roses, anyone can enjoy a garden full of beautiful roses.
Growing Roses from Seed: Collect Hips, Clean and Save Seeds
FAQ
When should you plant rose hips?
Using dampened paper towels, you can arrange rose seeds in sealable bags, then refrigerate them until removing and planting them into trays at the appropriate time. You can also let this stratification occur naturally by planting seeds outdoors in the fall, immediately after harvest.
Who should not take rosehip?
Sickle cell disease: It is rare, but the vitamin C in rose hip might make blood more acidic, and this could bring on a sickle cell crisis. It’s best to avoid use. Surgery: Rugosin E, a chemical found in rose hip, might slow blood clotting. There is concern that rose hip might cause bleeding if used before surgery.
Where can I find rose hips?
Rose hips, the fruits of the rose plant, are typically found on wild rose bushes, particularly in areas with plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil. You can also find them on cultivated roses, but not all cultivated varieties produce them.
What rose has the best rose hips?
The best thing these rugosa roses do is produce the most large and luscious hips you’ve ever seen on a rose. Plus, the rugosa rose hips are very sweet. Here are a few things to know about rugosa rose hips: