Chinese Rose

Rosa chinensis Jacq.

Landscape shrub
Repeat bloomer
Deer damage common

Safety

Hazardous parts

Not yet checked.

Preparation

Not a food plant in this app; no preparation guidance given.

Hazard type

Not yet checked.

Hazard route

not applicable -- non-toxic genus-wide classification

How complete this information is

full

Look-alike warning

Could be mistaken for Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) and Chinese Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), both also sold as 'China Rose' or 'Rose of China'. To tell them apart: Flower shape: a true multi-petaled rose bloom (this plant) vs. a five-petaled hibiscus trumpet (both Hibiscus species).. These are unrelated plants with different care needs despite sharing the same common names; ASPCA's own 'Rose of China' page is actually Hibiscus syriacus, not this true rose.

Toxic to pets

Not assessed for pets

No toxic principle applies per the genus-wide ASPCA classification. Do not confuse with Hibiscus syriacus or Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, which are different plants sharing overlapping common names.

Patent / trademark

Many named cultivars derived from this species exist and some may be patented, but this was not checked this round

Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Quick facts

Hardiness zones: 6a-9b.
Water needs: moderate moderate; moist, well-drained soil; avoid overhead irrigation
Mature size: 6-8 ft tall and wide; rounded, woody shrub, medium growth rate.

Full field manual in the app

Step-by-step care

The numbered steps for caring for this plant, where we have them.

Why each step works

The reasons behind the steps, where we have them.

Problems and fixes

What can go wrong with this plant and what to do about it, where we have them.

Soil, feeding and pruning

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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