Roses - Rosa (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Flower, Images)

Roses

Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.

Scientific classification

Genus

Roses (Rosa)

Family

Rose

Order

Roses, elms, figs, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Red, Purple, Pink

Flower Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

0 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Summer

Growth Season

Moderate

Growth Rate

Images of Roses

Species

Field rose Austrian brier Burnet rose California wildrose Glaucous dog rose Yellow rose Father hugo's rose Apple rose Moyes rose Amur rose Harsh downy rose Roses 'Gruss an Aachen'Roses 'Gold Medal'Roses 'Flower Carpet Coral'Roses 'Marchesa Boccella'Roses 'Royal Jubilee'Roses 'Just Joey'Roses 'Boscobel'Roses 'Anna's Promise'Roses 'The Alnwick Rose'Roses 'Jude the Obscure'Roses 'Madame Knorr'Roses 'Peace'Roses 'Claire Austin'Roses 'Lady of Megginch'Roses 'White Pet'Roses 'A Shropshire Lad'Roses 'Buff Beauty'Roses 'Blanc Double de Coubert'Roses 'Paul's Scarlet Climber'Roses 'Felicia'Roses 'Handel'Roses 'Wickwar'Roses 'Albertine'Roses 'Poumidor'Roses 'Stacey Sue'Rosa nipponensis Roses 'Hardwell'Roses 'Madame A. Meilland'Rosa multiflora var. cathayensis Rosa macrophylla 'Master Hugh'Roses 'Roseraie de l'Haÿ'Rugosa rose 'Hansa'Roses 'Double Delight'Rugosa rose 'Alba'Roses 'Blue Moon'Roses 'Westerland'Roses 'Iceberg'Roses 'Baronne Prevost'Climbing rose Rosier de banks a fleurs jaunes Miniature rose Rosa sertata Desert rose Rosa moyesii 'Highdownensis'Roses 'Chinatown'Roses 'Felicite Parmentier'Roses 'Climbing Iceberg'French rose 'Charles de Mills'Roses 'Semiplena'Roses 'Apricot Candy'Roses 'Eden'Roses 'New Dawn'Roses 'Strike It Rich'Roses 'Cherry Parfait'Roses 'Blessings'Roses 'Fragrant Cloud'Roses 'Arthur Bell'Roses 'La Ville de Bruxelles'Roses 'Cinco de Mayo'Roses 'Complicata'Roses 'William Lobb'Roses 'Super Excelsa'Roses 'Crimson Glory'Roses 'Strawberry Hill'Roses 'Zigeunerknabe'Roses 'Golden Wings'Roses 'Ballerina'Roses 'Mermaid'Roses 'Constance Spry'Roses 'The Fairy'Roses 'Grace'Roses 'Fragrant Delight'Roses 'Electron'Roses 'Chewramb'Roses 'Louise Odier'Roses 'Blairii Number Two'Roses 'Crown Princess Margareta'Rosa filipes 'Kiftsgate'Cabbage rose 'Shailer's White Moss'Roses 'Muscosa'Rugosa rose 'Rubra'French rose 'Versicolor'Hybrid tea rose 'Candy Stripe'

Quickly Identify Roses

Flowers organized in multiples of five, with distinctive colors like red, orange, pink, and white.

Leaves pinnately compound, serrated ovate leaflets, alternately arranged, 3-11 leaflets per leaf.

Woody stems with prickles, 0.2-1 inch (0.5-2.5 cm) diameter, green to brownish. Upright branching pattern.

Fruits called hips, round to oval, maturing from green to vibrant red, each containing numerous achenes.

Blooms ranging 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) in diameter, solitary, fragrant, late spring to early fall blooming period.

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Care Guide for Roses

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Potting Mix, Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Roses thrives in well-drained soil, preferring consistent moisture without waterlogging. It requires watering every 1-2 weeks and benefits from mulching. Typically cultivated outdoors for full sun exposure, roses is adaptable to moderate climates and seasonal bloom cycles.

Propagation: Propagation methods for roses include cuttings, grafting, layering, and seeds. Key growth factors are light, temperature, and well-draining soil. The popular cutting method involves taking a 4-6 inch stem, applying rooting hormone, and planting in a peat-perlite mix under indirect light until roots form.

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