Are Chinese roses and roses the same thing? Learn to tell them apart easily

Chinese roses and roses are often confused with each other; they are not the same species.

Although they both belong to the Rosaceae family, there are obvious differences in many respects. In appearance, Chinese rose flowers are larger, come in a rich variety of colors, and their petals are arranged relatively neatly; while rose flowers are relatively smaller, mainly pink and purplish red, with petals that are fairly tightly packed and wrinkled. As for the leaves, Chinese rose leaves are relatively smooth, with less obvious serrations along the edges; rose leaves have obvious wrinkles and fine, dense serrations. In terms of use, Chinese roses are mainly used for ornamental viewing and horticultural cultivation; roses, besides being ornamental, are also often used to make fragrances, foods and cosmetics, among other things. Overall, although Chinese roses and roses are similar, they are not the same type of plant, and each has its own unique characteristics and value.

Today let's talk about how to tell apart the beautiful, charming, yet often confusing Chinese rose and rose! First, let's look at the flower shape! Chinese rose flowers are usually relatively large, with petals spreading out very openly and arranged fairly regularly. As for roses, the flowers are relatively smaller, with petals tightly embracing each other, forming a cup or bowl shape! Now let's look at flower color! Chinese roses are a carnival of color - red, pink, yellow, white, orange, purple, colorful and dazzling! As for roses, the common ones are the charming purplish red, the elegant light pink and the pure white, with soft and charming colors.

The leaf surface of Chinese roses is smooth, with relatively large serrations along the edges, and the leaves are flat and neat. Rose leaves are different - the surface is wrinkled, the underside has fine fuzz, and the serrations along the edges are dense and fine. The stem thorns are also key! The thorns on Chinese rose stems are relatively large, with wider spacing between thorns and relatively fewer in number, so they are not that dense. The stem thorns of roses, however, are small, sharp and especially dense. And then there's the fragrance! The fragrance of Chinese roses is relatively light, and some varieties even have almost no obvious fragrance. But roses are different - that rich aroma is simply intoxicating, which is also why roses are often used to make fragrances! Finally, let's talk about the flowering period! Chinese roses have a long flowering period, and you can see their beautiful blooms in multiple seasons. Roses are more "reserved" - they generally bloom only in summer.