Illinois Rose Seeds – 30 Rosa Setigera Native Climbing Pink Wild Rose

Illinois Rose (Rosa setigera) is a native North American climbing rose prized for its loose clusters of single pink flowers and its vigorous, trailing habit. Often called the prairie rose, it brings a wild, romantic look to fences, trellises, and naturalized garden edges. The blooms appear in early summer and are followed by small red rose hips that add seasonal interest and support wildlife.

This species rose is a wonderful choice for native plant gardens, pollinator plantings, and informal landscapes where it can scramble and climb. Its arching canes can be trained on supports or allowed to spread as a ground cover on slopes. The soft pink flowers contrast beautifully with the deep green foliage, creating a charming, old-fashioned garden feel.

Plant Features

• Native climbing rose with single pink blooms
• Produces small red rose hips after flowering
• Vigorous, arching growth habit
• Attracts pollinators and supports wildlife
• Ideal for naturalized areas and trellises

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Rosa setigera
• Plant Type: Deciduous climbing shrub
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Medium; water regularly until established
• Growth Habit: Climbing, spreading
• Bloom Season: Early summer
• Mature Height: 6–12 feet when supported
• Germination Requirements: Cold stratification recommended
• Spacing: 6–10 feet apart

Planting & Care

To grow Illinois Rose from seed, start by cold stratifying the seeds. Mix seeds with moist sand or peat moss and refrigerate for 60–90 days. After stratification, sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep in a well-draining seed-starting mix. Keep the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged, and provide warmth and bright light. Germination can be slow and irregular, so be patient.

Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves, transplant them into individual pots and grow them on until they are large enough to plant outdoors. Choose a sunny to partially shaded location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help roots establish. Illinois Rose is generally low-maintenance once established; prune as needed to shape and control growth, and provide a trellis or fence for climbing support.

What's Included

30 Illinois Rose seeds (Rosa setigera).