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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming and disease resistance.
Watering
Water deeply twice a week during active growth, allowing the topsoil to dry out between waterings.
Temperature
Hardy in temperate climates; requires winter protection in extreme cold.
Characteristics
- Leaves: Pinnately compound, alternate, with 5-9 serrated, glossy dark green leaflets;
- Flowers: Large, showy pink blooms, often double or semi-double, growing solitary or in corymbs, highly fragrant;
- Stems: Long, arching canes armed with sharp, curved prickles (thorns) used for gripping supports;
- Fruit: Fleshy, berry-like hips that turn red or orange in autumn.
Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply 2-3 times a week at the base to avoid wetting leaves.
Fertilization
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer as new growth appears.. Roses are heavy feeders; regular fertilization during the growing season is crucial for prolific blooming.
Banana Peel Tea：Steep chopped banana peels in water for 48 hours, strain, and use the liquid to water the base. Avoid applying raw peels directly to the soil to prevent attracting pests.Pruning
- Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth starts;
- Remove dead, diseased, or crossing canes to improve air circulation;
- Tie main canes horizontally along a trellis to encourage lateral blooming shoots;
- Deadhead spent flowers regularly to promote continuous blooming.
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: Non-toxic per ASPCA; thorns pose a physical hazard if chewed.
Humans: Non-toxic; petals and hips are edible, though thorns can cause mechanical injury.
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: In Western culture, pink roses symbolize grace, admiration, and joy, often featured in English cottage gardens as a staple of romantic landscape design.
Usage: Used for vertical landscaping on trellises, arbors, and walls; cut flowers for arrangements; petals used in perfumery and culinary garnishes.