Memorial Rosa
Rosa wichuraianafam. Rosaceae
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IOverview
Overview
The Memorial Rosa (Rosa wichuraiana) is a vine and subshrub belonging to the Rosaceae family, native to regions including China, Japan, Korea, parts of Southeast China, the Nansei-shoto Islands, and Afghanistan. Known for its edible and medicinal properties, this plant thrives in moist conditions with light to heavy soil types, preferring a pH range of 5.5–6.5. Its fruits, leaves, seeds, and shoots are all edible, making it a versatile addition to gardens or landscapes. One distinctive feature is its hardiness, thriving in zones 5-8, where it can grow up to 5 meters tall. This plant's adaptability and multiple uses make it an interesting choice for both ornamental and practical purposes.
Quick answers
What is Memorial Rosa?
The Memorial Rosa (Rosa wichuraiana) is a vine and subshrub belonging to the Rosaceae family, native to regions including China, Japan, Korea, parts of Southeast China, the Nansei-shoto Islands, and Afghanistan.
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Traditionally used for skin health and moisturization.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivation
Cultivation
The Memorial Rosa (Rosa wichuraiana) thrives in light to partial shade and prefers well-draining soils with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. It is hardy in temperate regions from zones 5-8. Water the plant regularly, ensuring it stays moist but not waterlogged. Propagate via seed direct sowing or cuttings. This vine-like subshrub can grow up to 5 meters tall and is native to China, Japan, Korea, Afghanistan, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Light
7/10
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
5-8
Habit
Vine, Subshrub
Mature size
5.0 m tall
Soil pH
5.5–6.5
- Propagation
- Seed - direct sow, Cuttings
- Germination
- 100-140 days
For first-time growers
How to grow Memorial Rosa for the first time
8steps
Start with planting Memorial Rosa to experience the beauty and hardiness of this vine.
- 1
What you'll need
Seeds or cuttings, a container or garden bed, potting mix if using a container.
- 2
Best time to plant
Plant in spring after the last frost or in fall before the first freeze.
- 3
Soil and container prep
Ensure soil is well-draining with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5, either in the garden or a pot.
- 4
Sowing or transplanting
Direct sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed, or start cuttings indoors.
- 5
First two weeks
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Provide partial shade to avoid scorching.
- 6
Ongoing care
Water regularly, especially during dry spells. Fertilize lightly in spring and summer.
- 7
Harvest or pruning
Prune in late winter before new growth starts to maintain shape and encourage flowering.
- 8
Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in heavy soil, neglecting winter protection in colder zones.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:FruitLeavesSeedShoots
Edible uses: The Memorial Rosa is edible and its various parts can be used in different ways. The fruit, leaves, seeds, and shoots are all consumable. The fruits can be eaten raw or used to make jams and jellies. Leaves and young shoots are often prepared by steaming or boiling before consumption. Seeds can also be consumed after roasting or grinding into a flour.
Other uses:Ground coverFragrance
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribution
30 native · 0 introduced
Distribution
30 native · 0 introducedDistribution across3 continents· 30 native
Europe15 regions
native (15)AlbaniaAustriaBelarusBelgiumBulgariaCyprusFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIrelandRussiaSpainUnited Kingdom
Asia7 regions
native (7)AfghanistanChinaIranIraqJapanKazakhstanSouth Korea
Africa1 region
native (1)Algeria
Broader regions
native:Czechoslovakia, Baltic States, Nansei-shoto, East Aegean Is.
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