Rosa

Message of the Flower

Communion with the Divine

The Mother’s Comment

For one who truly has it, all circumstances can become an occasion for it.

Colour

White and shades of pink or red

Family

Rosaceae

Flower Size

Small to medium-sized

Flower Texture

Soft, delicate petals

Number of Petals

Typically five

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant, subtle sweet aroma

Leaf Texture

Rough, serrated edge

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green, matte finish

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Shrub

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Late spring to early summer

Climate

Temperate

Water Requirements

Moderate, well-drained soil, drought-tolerant once established

Soil Type

Rich, loamy, adaptable

Temperature Ranges

Hardy in USDA zones 5-9

Sun or Shade

Full sun, tolerates partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Black spot, powdery mildew, aphids

Pollinators

Bees, butterflies, beneficial insects

Habitat

Botanical collections, specialized gardens

Role in the Ecosystem

Nectar source for pollinators, host plant for insects

Quotations

None noted

Ornamental

Valued for ornamental beauty in gardens

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily ornamental

Endangered Status

Not endangered

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