Chinese Rose

(Rosa chinensis)

Chinese Rose (Rosa chinensis)

Sakurai Midori

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Estimated Native Range

Summary

Rosa chinensis, commonly known as Chinese Rose, is a deciduous shrub native to a variety of habitats in China, including forest margins, valleys, and thickets. It typically grows to a height and width of 6-8 feet (1.8-2.4 meters). This species is renowned for its multi-petaled flowers that come in shades of yellow, pink, red, and white, blooming prolifically from late spring to autumn. The flowers are highly ornamental and are often fragrant, adding to their garden appeal.

The Chinese Rose is valued for its continuous blooming habit, offering a long season of color. It is widely used in ornamental horticulture, serving as a foundational breeding stock for many modern garden roses. It is suitable for mixed borders, as a specimen plant, or for creating informal hedges. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate light shade. It requires well-drained soil and moderate watering, though established plants have some drought tolerance. Gardeners should be aware of potential issues such as black spot, aphids, and powdery mildew. Pruning is important to maintain shape and encourage flowering.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Shrub, Subshrub
Height: 6-8 feet
Width: 6-8 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Yellow, Pink, Red, White
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Medium
Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant, Hedges, Showy Flowers, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Forest margins, valleys, and thickets in China

Other Names

Common Names: Bengal Rose, China Rose, China-Rose, 월계화, K&Omacr;Shin-Bara, Wolgyehwa, Yue Ji, Yue Ji Hua

Scientific Names: , Rosa chinensis, Rosa rouletii, Rosa montezumae, Rosa lawranceana, Rosa indica var. semperflorens, Rosa indica var. vulgaris, Rosa bengalensis var. chinensis, Rosa chinensis f. mutabilis, Rosa chinensis var. chinensis

GBIF Accepted Name: Rosa chinensis Jacq.