Rosa xanthina aka Yellow Rose

Taxonomy

Rosa xanthina, also known as the yellow rose or Manchu rose, is a species of flowering plant in the Rosaceae family. It is native to China, Mongolia, and Korea and typically grows on upright, arching canes to 6-9 feet tall with reddish stems armed with reddish-brown thorns. The medium green leaves have 7-13 small broad-ovate leaflets and occasionally produce insignificant fall colors. Semi-double yellow flowers with a musky fragrance appear for several weeks from late April into May in a dense bloom. Some cultivars, such as 'Canary Bird', have earned the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Rosa xanthina f. hugonis and Rosa xanthina f. spontanea have single flowers. The plant produces attractive spherical to ellipsoid red hips that mature in late summer and persist on the shrub into winter. While it is a relatively rare houseplant, the yellow rose is not challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. It prefers long-lasting, direct light and should be placed less than 1 foot from a window.

Common names

Yellow Rose, Father Hugo Rose, Manchu Rose

How to care for Yellow Rose

Difficulty

Caring for Yellow Rose is a breeze, as it is highly adaptable and forgiving to minor neglect.

Water

Yellow Rose should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Yellow Rose loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Dormancy

During the cold period, it is common for Yellow Rose to go dormant, resulting in a slowdown of growth. To accommodate this, waterings should be spaced out more.

Toxicity

Ploi lacks confirmed information on the toxicity of this plant. If you, a relative, or your pet accidentally consume plant material with unknown toxicity, it's best to consult a medical expert.

Humidity

The Yellow Rose does not need extra humidity. Plants primarily absorb water through their root system, making soil watering the best way to provide humidity to your plants.

Fertilizer

The Yellow Rose should be repotted when it has doubled in size or annually, whichever comes first. Providing fresh potting soil with all the essential nutrients each year ensures the plant's well-being, eliminating the need for fertilizer. Remember, plants derive their energy from the sun and not fertilizer.

Region of origin

Yellow Rose’s native range is Asia, Europe, North America, and northwestern Africa.


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