Is the national flower of Iran the rose? A detailed guide to its blooming time
Iran is the short name of the Islamic Republic of Iran, one of the countries in the Middle East, and also an ancient civilization. As early as 550 BC, it established the Persian Empire, the first in world history whose territory spanned the three continents of Asia, Africa and Europe. Iran has a relatively strong economy and is a major world producer of oil and natural gas; in addition, ports and railways and manufacturing are also typical pillars of its economy. Let us take a look below at what the national flower of Iran is? Is it the rose? And when does it generally bloom?
1. Brief introduction to Iran
1. Specific location
Iran is located in southwestern Asia, bordering Pakistan and Afghanistan to the east, and facing Kazakhstan and Russia across the sea. To the south it borders the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. To the north it neighbors Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, and to the west it borders Turkey and Iraq.
2. Terrain
The vast majority of Iran's territory lies on the Iranian plateau; it is a typical plateau country, with an elevation generally between 900-1500 m.
3. Climate
Iran has four distinct seasons. In the north, spring, summer and autumn are relatively cool, while winter is relatively cold; in the south, summer is very hot and winter is slightly warmer. In most parts of Iran, winter is warm and humid, and precipitation also tends to form at this time, which is related to the cold air moving down from the north.
2. What is the national flower of Iran? Is it the rose?
The national flower of Iran is the Damask rose among the roses, and it can also be called the rose, because internationally the Chinese rose, the rose and the rugosa rose are generally referred to collectively as roses. It is a beautiful flower with grayish-green leaves, hard hairs on the flower stems, petals whose edges are lighter in color when in bloom, a satin-like texture, and a delicate, pure fragrance.
The Damask rose is very cold-resistant, has many roots, can take root very deep, and has tenacious vitality and disease resistance, which is also the spirit and attitude toward life that Iranians aspire to.
The Damask rose is a classic garden rose. Its place of origin is Syria, and it was introduced to Central Europe during the Crusades. It is an excellent rootstock for plants such as Chinese roses and roses.
2. When does the national flower of Iran generally bloom?
Iran's national flower, the Damask rose, generally blooms from May to September,
The more common varieties of the Damask rose include Ispahan, Gloire de Guilan, and Léda.
Ispahan originates from Iran and is the most numerous among the cultivated Damask varieties, and also has the longest flowering period. Although it is a once-blooming rose, all together it lasts six weeks. This is rare among the old once-blooming rose species.
Gloire de Guilan was discovered in northern Iran and is one of the cultivated Damask varieties with the most uniform flowers.
Léda was discovered in 1827 by an English breeder. It has beautiful bicolor petals, a strong fragrance, and very good cold resistance. It is a fine ornamental Damask variety.