Native to western China, this rose variety is not only one of the most refined among rose species, with unique qualities and colors, but also a landmark in rose history. It was introduced to cultivation in Europe in 1908. Both the deep red of its flowers and its distinctive rose hips spurred renewed interest in the cultivation of wild roses.
Description: This variety grows to a large size and can only be cultivated in spacious areas. When established, it forms a tall canopy of small, dark green, bluish-tinged compound leaves with 7 to 13 leaflets. Its stems are covered in thorns.
Text by Rafael Maino.
"Originating from the west of China, this variety of roses is not only one of the most refined among species roses, with unique qualities and colors, but also a reference point in the history of roses. It was introduced to cultivation in Europe in 1908; both the intense red of its flowers and its original, magnificent rose hips sparked renewed interest in the cultivation of wild roses. This variety grows to large proportions and can only be cultivated in expansive spaces. But where it grows, it forms a high canopy of small, dark green leaves composed of 7 to 13 leaflets, with a distinct bluish tint.
Text by Rafael Maino.
