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Chinese many-flowered rose

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R. multiflora var. cathayensis is a large rambler rose with that can make a large shrub, or be trained as a climber; the stems have few thorns. Fragrant, rosy-pink blooms, paler in the centre, are produced in large clusters in mid-summer, followed by pea-sized, orange-red hips

Scientific classification

Species: Chinese many-flowered rose (Rosa multiflora var. cathayensis)
Genus: Rosa
Family: Rosaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Roses · Climber Wall Shrub · Shrubs
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Chinese many-flowered rose pictures

Distribution of Chinese many-flowered rose

Distribution map

Western China

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Culture

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Toxicity

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Chinese many-flowered rose

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Chinese many-flowered rose care guide

Deep root watering, allow slight surface drying before watering again
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep root watering, allow slight surface drying before watering again

Fertilizing

Rose fertilizer every two to four weeks from spring through late summer

Pruning

On established plants filling their supports, remove about a third of the oldest stems and shorten sideshoots by about two-thirds; retain and secure replacement shoots. Prune in late summer after the display of flowers and hips.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn

Growing

Grows best in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, open position, but tolerates a wide range of conditions. Mulch in late winter and, to improve flowering, apply a balanced fertiliser in late winter or early spring

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to rose black spot, rose rust and rose powdery mildew , the most common rose diseases. Can also be affected by rose dieback, replant disease, canker, honey fungus and a virus

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, including rose aphid, the most common rose pest. Can also be affected by rose leafhopper, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, caterpillars, large rose sawfly, rose leaf-rolling sawfly and leaf-cutter bees. Deer and rabbits can also cause damage

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