What is the difference between climbing roses and shrub roses?
Today, I will explain to netizens the small gardening knowledge about the differences between climbing roses and shrub roses. Next, the editor of this site will introduce to everyone.
What is the difference between climbing roses and shrub roses?
Climbing roses and shrub roses are very similar, but they can still be distinguished by the size of the trunk, the shape of the flowers, the growing area, and the leaf style. Climbing roses have thicker roots and grow taller than shrub roses, and they are also cultivated abroad.
The difference between climbing roses and shrub roses can be distinguished from the size of the outer trunk. Climbing roses have a sprawling climbing habit and require a trellis to grow, so they can reach a height of 3 to 5 meters. Shrub roses are relatively small, although they have a strong upright growth habit, they can only reach a maximum of 2 meters.
Climbing roses have three flowering patterns: single, clustered, and grouped, while shrub roses bloom at the top. Climbing roses have cup-shaped, ball-shaped, and other flower shapes, while shrub roses have single or double petals with a high-core rolled shape. There is not much difference in flower colors between the two, but the single climbing roses have a richer variety of colors.
Climbing roses have a strong adaptability to growth, not only widely distributed within our country but also planted abroad. Shrub roses do not have such strong adaptability and usually only grow in cities in the central and southern parts of China, such as Hubei and Sichuan. They can be grown in the north, but it is troublesome to cultivate and the survival rate is not high.
There are also subtle differences in the leaves of climbing roses and shrub roses. Shrub roses usually have 5 to 9 leaves that are flat and have both velvet and sawtooth edges. Climbing roses have fewer leaves, only 3 to 5, but they look smoother.
The methods introduced in this article for distinguishing between climbing roses and shrub roses are for reference and suggestion.