planting wild rose seeds Wild Pink Swamp Rose Seeds (10) – Rosa palustris, Native Ontario Flowe – Hundredfold Canada

A True Canadian Wild Rose — Grown & Packed in Ontario

Swamp Rose (Rosa palustris), also known as marsh rose, is a fragrant, cold-hardy native of Southern Ontario. Its vibrant pink blooms attract native bees, while the red rose hips draw songbirds like mockingbirds. This beautiful perennial adds seasonal interest with lush summer foliage, vivid fall color, and bright red hips that stand out against winter snow.

Once common in Ontario wetlands, this native species has become rare due to habitat loss. By planting it, you’re helping restore native biodiversity—and bringing authentic wild beauty to your garden.

• 10 open-pollinated seeds per pack

• Grown, packed, and shipped from Toronto, Canada

• Photos taken in our Hundredfold trial garden

• Trusted Canadian brand for native plants since 2017

Perfect for naturalizing, pollinator gardens, and eco-conscious growers.

Hundredfold Note: Something from Nothing

"Something from Nothing" was a beloved children’s book which tells of a devoted grandfather who lovingly transforms a worn-out blanket into one keepsake after another—turning what seems like trash into treasure. Inspired by him, the grandson turns a scrap of paper into a story. It’s a beautiful reminder that generational blessings can flow from the fingertips of those who care deeply and work with love.

Years ago, I rescued a wild rose from the path of a lawn mower. That one small act became the beginning of something much greater. Today, that rose has grown into a large, thriving bush in the Hundredfold trial garden—and from it, a genetically diverse patch of wild swamp roses has flourished. Every seed we offer comes from this lovingly cultivated stand.

Restoration doesn’t require massive capital or heroic effort. Sometimes, all it takes is a watchful eye, a willing heart, and the quiet work of your own hands. I hope this Toronto-grown story—a real-life version of Something from Nothing—inspires you to turn the overlooked, the small, or the forgotten into something incredible.

Note: "Something from Nothing" is a children’s picture book written and illustrated by Phoebe Gilman. Winner of the Ruth Schwartz Award, 1993.