Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A hybrid tea rose with upright growth habit, up to 90 cm tall (in some areas, can grow up to 1.5 m tall). |
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| Foliage | Dark green, compound pinnate, leaflets are ovate and have serrated margin. |
| Stems | Stems have thorns. |
| Flowers | Flowers are large, mauve to lilac pink, multi-petaled, and cupped shaped. Fragrance rich of anise and lavender. |
| Cultivation | Plant in well-drained soil, water regularly. Avoid overhead watering to reduce risk of disease infection. Provide good air circulation. |
| Etymology | The genus Rosa is latin name for roses. The cultivar is named after Sister Emmanuelle, one of France's admired and revered nuns who dedicated her life to the less fortunate. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Stem/Branch |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Acidic (low pH) Soils |
| Potential Problems | Spider mites. |
| Diseases | Can be infected by Black Spot, Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew diseases. |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| 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) | Pink |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Individual Flower Shape | Bowl-shaped |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
| Master ID | 33613 |
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| Species ID | 8027 |
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