What is special about Chinese roses?
China started to cultivate roses in the Han Dynasty over 2,000 years ago and today the plant has more than 1,000 species. Roses, by nature, bloom recurrently from May to November, earning a reputation as being “red from month to month.” They come out mostly in red, pink, yellow and white, but sometimes they also come out in a mixture of colors. Most of the flowers are aromatic. Chinese roses are noted for their adaptability to cold and dry conditions. To keep rose species well and alive, Beijing has established special institutions that integrate research of roses with their production and utilization.
