Rose (Chinese Rose) Information and Introduction: Getting to Know the Characteristics and Care of the Queen of Flowers

The Chinese rose is an evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub of the genus Rosa in the family Rosaceae, native to China. Because it can bloom almost every month, it is also called yueyuehong or yueyuehua among the people, and has long enjoyed the reputation of being the queen of flowers. It is a close relative of the same genus as the rugosa rose and the multiflora rose, but it has a longer flowering period and richer flower forms. It is one of the ten famous flowers of China and has also been chosen as the city flower by many cities.

The most prominent feature of the Chinese rose is its continuous flowering throughout the four seasons. The flowers are borne singly or in clusters of several, and the flower colors cover multiple color ranges such as red, pink, yellow and white. Some varieties also carry a pleasant fragrance. Its leaves are mostly pinnately compound, and the branches bear prickles, but the prickles are more sparsely distributed than those of the rugosa rose, and the stems are relatively upright. In daily identification, you can start with the glossiness of the leaf surface and whether the flowering is continuous.

According to plant form and use, common Chinese roses are roughly divided into types such as large-flowered roses, floribunda roses, climbing roses, miniature roses and ground-cover roses. Large-flowered roses have huge blooms and are suitable as cut flowers or as the centerpiece of a courtyard; climbing roses are good at climbing and are suitable for arranging flower walls and fences; miniature roses are small and exquisite, and are very suitable for display as potted plants on a balcony.

In terms of care, the Chinese rose likes a sunny, well-ventilated environment and is suitable for planting in loose, fertile, well-drained soil. During the growing period, moisture should be kept balanced, and after flowering, spent flowers and weak branches should be pruned promptly, which can promote reblooming. Usually, attention should also be paid to pests and diseases such as aphids, red spiders, black spot and powdery mildew. Deal with them as early as possible after discovery so the plant can maintain vigorous growth.