Rosa filipes is a species of flowering plant in the rose family Rosaceae, native to western China, in Gansu, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Xizang, and Yunnan. It is a deciduous climbing shrub, growing to 3–5 m, rarely up to 9 m tall. The leaves are pinnate, 8–14 cm long, with 5-7 leaflets. The flowers are white, 2–2.5 cm diameter with five petals, produced in large 15–30 cm diameter corymbs of up to 100 flowers. The fruit is a red 8–15 mm diameter hip. The plant is very vigorous, with stiff upright stems protected by large and frequent thorns. They allow growing stems to anchor on to tree branches and climb to a great height.
How to keep Rosa Filipes.
Water
Rosa filipes thrives in well-drained soil with moderate moisture and benefits from consistent humidity. Ideally, it should be watered every 1 to 2 weeks to enhance its vigor. Typically cultivated outdoors, Rosa filipes responds well to rainfall patterns during the growing season, which influence its blooming and dormancy cycles.
Pruning
Rosa filipes is a vigorous grower and needs regular pruning to stay healthy and free from diseases and pests. After it finishes blooming, remove any faded flowers and thin out the branches. For vine varieties, keep the main branches between 2 and 3 meters (6.6 to 9.8 feet) long. For bush types, prune them back to one-third of their height, ensuring you retain 4 to 6 strong branches.
