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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Requires full daily sun for abundant flowering; tolerates partial shade with reduced bloom production
Watering
Water deeply at the base to avoid wetting foliage, which can prevent fungal diseases like powdery mildew
Temperature
Hardy to -15°C; protect young plants from extreme, prolonged frost in winter
Characteristics
- Leaf: Compound pinnate leaves with 5–7 oval, serrated leaflets; glossy dark green foliage
- Flower: Clusters of double, ruffled pink blooms with a mild, sweet fragrance
- Stem: Woody, thorny stems adapted for climbing and anchoring to supports
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist during active growth; avoid waterlogging the root zone
Fertilization
Feed with balanced, slow-release fertilizer every 2 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to help the plant prepare for winter dormancy
Banana peel compost tea：Compost banana peels for 2–3 weeks, steep in water for 24 hours, dilute 1:20 with water, and apply as a root drench to avoid foliage contactPruning
- Prune dead, diseased, or crossing branches in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges
- Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering throughout the growing season
- Train main climbing stems along trellises or supports to maintain a neat, desired shape
- Trim back overgrown lateral shoots in mid-summer to control plant size and improve airflow
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA confirms no toxicity to cats; ingestion causes no adverse effects
Humans: No known toxicity to humans; petals are edible in small quantities
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: Symbolizes romantic love and gratitude; widely used in wedding floral arrangements and garden memorial plantings
Usage: Vertical garden decoration on trellises, arbors, or walls; cut flowers for indoor floral displays
