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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Requires full sun for optimal bloom production; tolerates partial shade but will produce fewer flowers
Watering
Water deeply at the base to avoid wetting foliage, which reduces fungal disease risk
Temperature
Hardy to USDA zone 5; protect young plants from extreme frost with mulch in cold regions
Characteristics
- Leaf: Glossy dark green oval compound leaves with serrated margins
- Flower: Large double deep red blooms with high-centered form and strong sweet fragrance
- Stem: Woody thorny stems with green to light brown bark
Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply once weekly; increase to twice weekly during prolonged heatwaves
Fertilization
Apply balanced rose fertilizer every 2 weeks. Stop fertilizing 6 weeks before first frost to allow plants to harden off
Banana peel tea：Soak 2-3 chopped banana peels in 1 gallon of water for 3 days; strain and apply to soil at the base of the plantPruning
- Prune dead, diseased, or crossing wood in late winter to encourage vigorous new growth
- Deadhead spent blooms regularly to promote continuous flowering throughout the growing season
- Thin crowded branches to improve airflow and reduce fungal disease risk
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic; no systemic health risks if ingested
Humans: Minor skin irritation or puncture wounds from thorns; no systemic toxicity from ingestion
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: Symbolizes love, passion, and romantic devotion; popular in cut flower arrangements
Usage: Ornamental garden plant, cut flower production, container gardening
