{"product_id":"semences-rosier-inerme","title":"Akene Seeds - Thornless rose","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003eTo successfully sow your seeds,\u003cbr\u003esee the growing notes at the bottom of the page!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thornless rose (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eRosa blanda\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a native shrub to Quebec that forms dense bushes reaching 0.5 to 1.5 m in height. It is distinguished by its simple, bright pink flowers, which bloom in early summer and attract numerous pollinators. Its red fruits, called rosehips, often persist throughout the winter and add a decorative touch to the snowy landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species naturally thrives in prairies, forest edges, and well-drained sandy soils. Hardy and tolerant, it grows equally well in poor soils and dry embankments. Its ability to spread by suckers makes it an ideal plant for soil stabilization and the naturalization of open environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eFurthermore, native roses (\u003cem\u003eRosa\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) are recognized as \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Keystone plants: essential pillars of biodiversity\" href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/blogs\/publications\/les-plantes-cle-de-voûte-des-piliers-essentiels-de-la-biodiversite\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekeystone plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for biodiversity in many North American ecoregions, as they support a wide diversity of insects and birds that use their flowers, leaves, and rosehips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicinal and culinary uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rosehips of the thornless rose are rich in vitamin C and can be eaten raw or cooked. They are used to make jams, jellies, syrups, and herbal teas. The lightly fragrant petals can be added to salads or used to flavor desserts.\u003cbr\u003eMedicinally, dried rosehips are used as a tonic and as a remedy for colds and respiratory infections. They are slightly astringent and diuretic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological roles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe thornless rose provides an important nectar and pollen resource for bees, hoverflies, and bumblebees in early summer. Its simple flowers promote efficient pollination and support the diversity of local insects. Its red fruits nourish birds, including robins and waxwings, while contributing to the natural dispersal of seeds. Thanks to its creeping root system, the thornless rose stabilizes soils and promotes the regeneration of open ecosystems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThornless rose seeds must undergo scarification and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/blogs\/publications\/stratification-froide-des-semences-indigenes\" title=\"Cold stratification of native seeds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto ensure germination. See the growing notes below for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAkene cannot assume any responsibility regarding the use of plants for therapeutic purposes. Always seek advice from a professional before using a medicinal or edible plant.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akène, culture forestière","offers":[{"title":"Envelope","offer_id":49896194310390,"sku":"sku-47667496091899","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g","offer_id":49896194343158,"sku":"sku-47667496124667","price":13.55,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5G","offer_id":49896194375926,"sku":"sku-47667496157435","price":33.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g","offer_id":49896194408694,"sku":"sku-47667496190203","price":54.3,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/0354\/3286\/files\/Rosa_blanda_1.jpg?v=1769564820","url":"https:\/\/jardinierquebec.com\/en\/products\/semences-rosier-inerme","provider":"Jardinier Québec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}