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How do rose bushes reproduce and spread thier seeds? Do birds assist them by spreading thier seeds? Please explain this process. New at gardening and don't want the bushes to take over.

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August 30 2007 at 12:34 PM (38 minutes and 27 seconds later)
         
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Hello FamilyHerbalist.

Thank you for asking your question on Just Answer. Roses produce both seeds and suckers. Some are more aggressive than others when it comes to spreading. The rambler rose, wild roses and climbing rose can have a very large root system. Sprouts will arise from the roots that will produce new plants. Other roses if properly cared for will not spread. After a rose is through blooming the roses should normally be removed. If the rose was pollinated and the bloom is left a seed pod will form. (see picture below) This seed pod is also called rose hips. Mostly likely you know about them. The seed pods if left to develop will dry and open. Birds rodents and the wind will spread these seeds. Roses can also be reproduced by air layering, grafting and cuttings, Etc.

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August 30 2007 at 12:50 PM (16 minutes and 22 seconds later)
         

Hello,

What is air layering, grafting and cuttings?

Sarah




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