Chinese Rose
Chinese Rose Detailed Encyclopedia Introduction
An evergreen or semi-evergreen low shrub from the rose family that blooms year-round with vibrant flowers, known as the Queen of Flowers.
Basic Info
Family：Rosaceae
Scientific Name：Rosa chinensis
Origin：China
Flowering Period：Year-round
Height：30-200 cm
Lifespan：Perennial
Morphology
Leaves：Pinnate compound leaves with 3-5 leaflets
Flowers：Double or single petals with rich fragrance
Roots：Deep root system with well-developed taproot
Stem：Upright or climbing with thorns
Growth Habits
Soil Requirements：Loose, fertile, well-drained loamy soil
Watering Needs：Keep soil moist, avoid waterlogging
Light Requirements：Full sun, more than 6 hours daily
Temperature Requirements：15-25°C, strong cold resistance
Classification & Varieties
Main Classifications
Ornamental Varieties
Professional Care
✂️ Pruning Management
Pruning Timing：Winter dormancy and after flowering
Pruning Method：Cut at 45-degree angle, leaving 3-5 buds
Pruning Purpose：Promote new growth, control shape, increase flowering
Required Tools：Sharp pruning shears, gloves, disinfectant
🛡️ Pest & Disease Management
Common Pests：
Common Diseases：
Prevention Measures：Maintain ventilation, avoid waterlogging, regularly check leaves
Treatment Methods：Biological control, chemical agents, pruning diseased branches
🌱 Fertilization Management
Fertilizer Type：Organic fertilizer, compound fertilizer, foliar fertilizer
Fertilization Frequency：Monthly during growing season, additional phosphorus and potassium before flowering
Fertilization Timing：Spring budding period, after flowering, autumn
Fertilization Amount：50-100 grams per plant depending on size
💧 Water Requirements
Watering Frequency：Daily in summer, every 2-3 days in spring/fall, weekly in winter
Watering Amount：Thoroughly soak deep soil, water when soil becomes dry
Watering Method：Water at root zone, avoid wetting leaves
Dehydration Signs：Wilted leaves, dry soil, stunted new growth
Basic Care Tips
- •Choose a sunny location with at least 6 hours of direct light daily
- •Heavy pruning in spring to encourage new shoots and flowering
- •Regular fertilization, apply compound fertilizer monthly during growing season
- •Monitor and control common pests like aphids and spider mites
- •Moderate pruning in winter, remove diseased and weak branches
Ecology Value
Pollinators：Bees, butterflies, beetles
Wildlife：Provides nectar and pollen for pollinating insects
Environmental Value：Beautifies environment, purifies air, medicinal value
Cultural Symbolism
Symbolic Meaning：Love, beauty, courage, respect
Historical Background：Native to China with over 2000 years of cultivation history
Related Festivals：Important flower for Valentine's Day and Mother's Day
Artistic Expression：Classic subject in poetry, painting, and garden design