Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
R. chinensis var. chinensis, R. chinensis var. spontanea,R. chinensis var. semperflorens
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Rosa chinensis
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
China Rose, Chinese rose
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
चीनी गुलाब
Red Elderberry
In German
Rosa chinensis
Rote Holunder
In French
Rosier de Chine
Red sureau
In Spanish
Rosa chinensis
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Rosa chinensis
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
chinese Rose
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Chińska róża
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Chinese rosa
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of China Rose and Red Elderberry
Season and care of China Rose and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about China Rose and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Rose is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for China Rose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
China Rose and Red Elderberry Physical Information
China Rose and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. China Rose height is 130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of China Rose and Red Elderberry are as follows:
China Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
China Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of China Rose and Red Elderberry
Care of China Rose and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer China Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.