Groupings of roses covering a trellis form an image symbolizing power and a bountiful, glorious life, stirring the hearts and desires of people. Climbing roses, also known as bush roses or Japanese climbing roses, are a native species of East Asia. This flower is popular in China and has gained fame in Vietnam, especially in Dalat and Hanoi.
Climbing roses are tall shrubs about 1-2m high, with strong stems with dark brown bark and many thorny branches. The leaves of climbing roses are about 1.5-3cm long, each leaf has 5-9 leaflets with pointed and serrated edges. These leaflets are hairy and continuous with the leaf stem.
The gentle fragrance of climbing roses captivates everyone. The flowers bloom at the top of the branches, with a spherical shape and six spiraled petals. The delicate and long petals bring a graceful beauty. Climbing roses also have a considerable number of stamens.
With its fast growth rate, climbing roses thrive in cool climates. The flowering period is from February to May, and the fruits appear from September to the end of the year. These characteristics create the charm and attraction of climbing roses in culture and feng shui.
Reasons why the wealthy like to plant climbing roses
Traditionally, climbing roses are considered as ornamental plants that bring wealth and prosperity. Climbing roses represent abundance, high moral character, and are symbolic of career advancement. The blooming of climbing roses, forming lush clusters, is a symbol of love, support, and close relationships. When climbing roses bloom, the magnificent flowers, like symbols of status and power, create an outstanding, glorious, and prosperous life, making people yearn for it.
The dense blooming of climbing roses creates vibrant colors, enhancing the aesthetic value of the plant. With numerous flowers, climbing roses signify prosperity and abundance.
Climbing roses, with their long lifespan, can be passed down from generation to generation, representing survival and prosperity within a family. This is why climbing roses are seen as a symbol of prosperity and longevity, ensuring eternal happiness for the family through generations.
Climbing roses not only bring a pure beauty to wealthy ladies but are also believed to have the ability to repel evil spirits and negativity, bringing good things to the homeowner. Therefore, in the past, noble families often planted climbing roses to demonstrate their prosperity and wealth.
Choosing the right location to plant climbing roses for luck and prosperity
Choosing a suitable location to plant climbing roses is important to ensure the development and beautiful blooming of the plant. Climbing roses prefer warmth, so they are not suitable for planting in small pots indoors. For gardens or large pots in front of the house, where there is plenty of sunlight, is an ideal choice.
Climbing roses can withstand cold temperatures but not lack of light, so a location with sufficient sunlight should be chosen. In the case of living in an apartment, planting climbing roses on a balcony with full light is suitable.
Climbing roses have the characteristic of retaining leaves, maintaining the aesthetic appearance of the plant. Planting climbing roses in front of the house, the branches display clusters of flowers, creating a beautiful and prosperous space, giving a feeling of luck and harmony to the family.
Planting and caring for climbing roses
To ensure the strong and beautiful development of climbing roses, attention should be paid to the following care steps:
Planting location: Choose a location with full sunlight.
Fertilizing: Fertilize in the autumn, avoid fertilizing when the plant is sprouting.
Watering: Water regularly when the plant is still small and blooming.
Repotting: Repot every 2 years, suitable from March to April.
Pruning: After each flowering season, prune to create space for plant growth, and regularly clean the grass around the base to provide the best conditions for the plant to thrive.
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