🌹 Rose Plant (Genus: Rosa)
The rose is a woody perennial flowering plant known for its strikingly beautiful and fragrant blooms. A symbol of love and beauty across cultures, roses come in a wide variety of colors, shapes, and sizes.

🌱 General Characteristics:
Type: Deciduous shrub or climber.

Height: Varies widely—can range from 30 cm (miniature roses) to over 7 meters (climbing varieties).

Lifespan: Perennial, long-living with proper care.

Thorns: Most species have thorny stems, though some varieties are nearly thornless.

🍃 Leaves:
Arrangement: Alternating along the stem.

Shape: Oval with serrated edges.

Color: Typically dark green, sometimes glossy.

🌸 Flowers:
Shape: Layered petals in a rounded or rosette form.

Color: Found in nearly every color—red, pink, white, yellow, orange, and even blue or black (via hybrid or dyed varieties).

Fragrance: Many varieties are sweetly scented, though some modern hybrids may have little or no fragrance.

Bloom Time: Spring through fall (depending on the variety and climate).

Types: Single, semi-double, or fully double blooms.

🍇 Fruit (Rose Hips):
Appearance: Small, berry-like, often red or orange.

Use: Rich in vitamin C; used in teas, jams, and traditional remedies.

🌍 Distribution:
Native primarily to Asia, but also found in Europe, North America, and Africa.

Cultivated globally in gardens, greenhouses, and parks.

☀️ Growing Conditions:
Sunlight: Needs full sun (6+ hours daily).

Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter.

Water: Regular watering; do not let soil completely dry out.

Care: Requires pruning to shape and encourage flowering; protection from pests like aphids and black spot fungus is often necessary.

🌿 Common Rose Types:
Hybrid Tea Roses – Classic large blooms, great for cutting.

Floribunda Roses – Clusters of flowers, more compact.

Climbing Roses – Long canes, ideal for trellises and arbors.

Miniature Roses – Small size, suitable for pots or borders.

Shrub Roses – Hardy and bushy with many blooms.