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Sweet Chestnut Rose

Rosa roxburghiifam. Rosaceae
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Rosa roxburghii (Sweet Chestnut Rose) — botanical photograph
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Prezentare

Rosul dulu de Cârcium (Rosa roxburghii) este un arborec decidu originar din zonele montane ale Chinai și a Himalaiei de Est. Această plantă se dezvoltă în soluri umide, bine drenate și preferă zăpada plină până la partea de umbra. Cunoscut pentru fructele sale comestibile și proprietățile medicinale, a fost cultivat pentru sute de ani. Caracteristică distinctivă a acestui roșel este capacitatea sa de a produce fructe dulu-taste, atât ornamente, cât și utile; semințele pot fi consumate de asemenea. Hardiness zone 4-8, Rosul dulu de Cârcium adaugă un toac nu unic în jardine în timp ce oferă beneficii practice.

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What is Sweet Chestnut Rose?

Rosul dulu de Cârcium (Rosa roxburghii) este un arborec decidu originar din zonele montane ale Chinai și a Himalaiei de Est. Această plantă se dezvoltă în soluri umide, bine drenate și preferă zăpada plină până la partea de umbra.

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Evening Calm
sleep
tea
Traditional bedtime infusion.
Stress Relief
stress
tincture
Historically used for calming the mind.
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Cultivare

Rosul dulu de Cârcium se dezvoltă în zăpada plină până la partea de umbra și necesită soluri umide care pot fi luate ca fiind ușoare (sândal), medii sau grele (argila). Este hardiness zone 4-8 și crește până la 1,2 m în înălțime. Propagează-te prin semințe pentru producerea de fructe.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
4-8
Mature size
1.2 m tall
For first-time growers

How to grow Sweet Chestnut Rose for the first time

7steps

Start with a simple, low-maintenance approach to growing Sweet Chestnut Rose.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    A young Sweet Chestnut Rose plant, garden soil, and a watering can.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in spring or early fall when the weather is mild.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Choose a location with well-draining soil that's not too heavy. Ensure it gets at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Transplant your young plant into the garden, making sure to dig a hole slightly larger than its root ball.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water regularly to keep soil moist. Monitor for any signs of stress and adjust watering accordingly.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Water deeply once or twice a week, depending on rainfall. Prune in late winter to maintain shape and health.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune the plant in late winter to encourage new growth and remove any dead or damaged branches.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:FruitSeed
Edible uses: The Sweet Chestnut Rose (Rosa roxburghii) is edible, with its fruit and seeds being the parts consumed. The fruits can be eaten raw or used in various preparations, while the seeds are typically roasted before consumption. Both can be incorporated into dishes as a snack or ingredient.
Other uses:Fragrance
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Distribuție

5 native · 0 introduced
Distribution across1 continent· 5 native
Asia1 region
native (1)China
Broader regions
native:East Himalaya
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Specimen gallery

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Rosa roxburghii (Sweet Chestnut Rose) — botanical photograph
Sweet Chestnut Rose (Rosa roxburghii)
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