Rose and rose difference diagram

Difference between roses and Chinese roses

Today, the editor will elaborate on the differences between roses and Chinese roses and the knowledge of flowers illustration. Keep reading!

Difference between roses and Chinese roses (illustrated): Many flower enthusiasts consider roses and Chinese roses to be the same flower because they look similar in appearance, making it difficult for many to distinguish between them. This is because flower enthusiasts have limited knowledge about roses and Chinese roses. There are significant differences between roses and Chinese roses in terms of foliage, flowers, color, fragrance, diameter, and thorns. Only by mastering these characteristics can one identify whether it is a rose or a Chinese rose. In the following text, I will introduce the differences between the two flowers.

Rose introduction: Roses are deciduous shrubs belonging to the Rosales order, Rosaceae family, and Rosa genus.

The stems are spiny, with odd pinnate compound leaves, 5-9 elliptical leaflets, and marginal spines. Roses bloom only once a year, usually flowering in April and reaching full bloom in May and June. Roses are one of the most popular flowers, known as the "fairy of flowers" and have long been favored by people.

Chinese rose introduction: Chinese roses are known as the "queen of flowers" and are evergreen or semi-evergreen low-growing shrubs. Chinese roses can bloom month after month. Chinese people like red, and they call red Chinese roses "monthly red," which is also the origin of the name.

The following is a detailed introduction to the simplest methods to distinguish between roses and Chinese roses in terms of foliage, color, fragrance, fruit, stem, and thorns. Characteristics of roses: Roses are generally divided into single-petaled and double-petaled. Single-petaled roses have 5 petals, while double-petaled roses can have up to 40-60 petals, with colors ranging from white to purplish red. Their branches have dense thorns, some straight and some curved, mostly light yellow in color. There are 5-9 elliptical leaflets, usually with wrinkles.

Characteristics of Chinese roses: Chinese roses have many varieties, mainly divided into four categories: vines, shrubs, miniatures, and tree-like, with over a thousand varieties. Chinese roses come in single colors like red, pink, and white, as well as complex colors like silver red, white and yellow, and red and green. Chinese roses have a long blooming period, blooming continuously from April to September and are considered good ornamental plants.

Difference between roses and Chinese roses

Rose foliage: Rose leaves are sawtooth-shaped, symmetrical, and odd pinnate compound leaves are alternate. Rose leaves have 5-9 leaflets, which are elliptical with tiny spines on the edges, and the leaves are dark green and hairless.

Chinese rose foliage: Chinese rose leaves are ovate or oblong, 2.5-6 centimeters long, and 1.5-3.5 centimeters wide. The leaves are acuminate, with a rounded base, sharp锯齿 edges, and sparse glandular hairs on both sides.

Rose flowers: Rose flowering period is short, blooming only once a year. Rose flowers are generally divided into single-petaled and double-petaled. The diameter of a golden edge rose is 0.8 centimeters, common roses are 2-3 centimeters, and edible roses have a diameter of 3-4 centimeters. If a rose flower is cut, it will wilt within 30 minutes, making it inconvenient for transportation. Chinese rose flowers: Chinese rose flowers grow at the top of the branches, with a variety of Chinese rose varieties, some with single flowers and some with clusters of flowers blooming together.