How to distinguish between roses and Chinese roses
Are you curious about how to distinguish between roses and Chinese roses and the simplest method for propagating Chinese roses? The following provides a detailed introduction.
Many flower enthusiasts can't tell the difference between roses and Chinese roses because the roses sold on the street look exactly like the Chinese roses we grow, yet the sellers insist on calling them roses! This confuses us, making us wonder if roses are Chinese roses and vice versa. However, this is not the case. Roses are roses, and Chinese roses are Chinese roses. Although they both belong to the Rosaceae family, there are still differences. Today, I'll talk about the differences between roses and Chinese roses.
The number of thorns is different
Rose stems have many more thorns than Chinese roses, with dense, hard thorns covering the stems, which can easily injure your hands when picking. Hence the saying, "Beautiful but difficult to pick thorny roses." Some flower enthusiasts might say that Chinese roses have thorns too, and some varieties even have many thorns. Indeed, some Chinese roses have a lot of thorns, but even then, they don't have as many as roses! Moreover, the thorns on Chinese roses are mostly large thorns with some distance between them. Roses have both large and small thorns, making it impossible to handle them! Therefore, roses are not suitable for bouquets as gifts, as they come with a lot of thorns. Even with depurring machines, the thorns on roses are too dense and varied in size to be thoroughly removed.
The leaves are different
Roses and Chinese roses both belong to the Rosaceae family, and their leaves are similar, but there are still some differences. Chinese roses have 5-7 small leaves that are smooth, flat, and glossy. Roses have 5-9 small leaves, which are more than those of Chinese roses, and they look a bit wrinkled, with a dull color and a bumpy feel when touched. The leaves of Chinese roses are usually darker in color, while the leaves of roses are lighter, a yellowish green rather than dark green.
The blooming time after cutting is different
Most Chinese roses can bloom for 5 to 7 days after being cut for propagation, making them very suitable for this method. Even without propagation, a cut Chinese rose can maintain its shape for more than ten hours if not exposed to strong sunlight or wind. Roses are not as good in this regard; after being cut, the flowers quickly wilt and become unsightly. Even if placed in water immediately after cutting, it's hard to maintain their original beauty. Due to the tendency of roses to wilt easily, they are also not suitable for gifts, as they may already be wilted by the time they are given.
How to distinguish between roses and Chinese roses
Are the "roses" sold in flower shops actually Chinese roses or roses?
The "roses" sold in flower shops are actually all Chinese roses. Why is that? As mentioned earlier, roses have many thorns and wilt easily after being cut, making them unsuitable for gifts or floral arrangements. Chinese roses, on the other hand, have bright colors, fewer thorns, and can bloom for a long time after being cut, making them perfect for bouquets. Why are Chinese roses called roses? Because roses symbolize love, and different numbers and colors of roses represent friendship, auspiciousness, beauty, and wishes. Calling Chinese roses roses can attract more people to buy them, giving them a better meaning! So, the roses we buy are actually Chinese roses, not roses! For example, well-known varieties like Carol, Peach Snow Mountain, Red Bride, and Blue Demoness are all Chinese roses.
What do real roses look like? The most representative are the edible roses from Yunnan, used for making fresh flower cakes and rose sugar. There are also the Koushui roses from Gansu, used for brewing tea, and the Pingyin roses from Shandong, also used for making floral tea. This makes it clear that most roses are edible rather than ornamental. In fact, roses can also be ornamental, but their ornamental value is really not as good as that of Chinese roses. Now you can tell the difference between roses and Chinese roses, right? Don't make this mistake again! If you find this information useful, give it a thumbs up and follow me to learn more about flower cultivation knowledge.
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