Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Plant Shape | Shrubby |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a medium-sized shrub with bushy growth habit. It grows up to 90 cm tall with a spread of up to 60 cm. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Glossy, dark green leaves. Compound pinnate, each leaflet is ovate, and has serrated / toothed margin. |
| Stems | Stems are thorny. |
| Flowers | Large (at least 10 cm), double-petaled, petals turn from peach to rose when matures. Fragrant. |
| Cultivation | Plant requires full sun. Plant in fertile, moist and well-drained soil. Propagate via stem cutting. Avoid overhead watering. Avoid planting in areas that were previously used for growing roses, to reduce risk of infestation or disease infection. |
| Etymology | The genus Rosa is Latin name for roses. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Formal Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny |
| Foliar Modification | Spine (axillary) |
| Foliar Type | Compound |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Serrate / Toothed |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Pink |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
| Flower Colour(s) Remarks | Peach turning to rosy pink. |
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Others
| Master ID | 33082 |
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| Species ID | 7496 |
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