# Pink Rose (*Pachliopta kotzebuea*)

The Pink Rose is a sweet flower that comes in lovely shades of pink. It smells wonderful and is loved by many.

- **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant)
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low
- **Habitat:** Gardens and parks
- **Also known as:** Hybrid Tea Rose, Tea Rose

![Pink Rose](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771424716/objects/4903.jpg)

## Appearance

The Pink Rose has soft-hued petals, ranging from delicate blush to vibrant fuchsia, often arranged in classic spiraled layers around a central yellow eye. Its sturdy green stem is typically armed with sharp thorns, protecting its fragrant, cup-shaped blooms.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Plantae
- **Phylum:** Tracheophyta
- **Class:** Magnoliopsida

## Interesting facts

- Did you know ancient Romans used rose petals as confetti and perfume?
- Many types of rose oil, used in perfumes, can cost more than gold!
- Rose hips, the fruit of the rose, have more Vitamin C than oranges!
- Some roses are so old their fossils date back over 35 million years!

## Special abilities

- **Thorn Defense:** Pink Rose has sharp thorns that protect its tender stems and fragrant flowers from hungry animals and pests.
- **Scent Signal:** Pink Rose can release sweet, alluring fragrances to attract specific insect pollinators, helping ensure its reproduction.
- **Hip Power:** Pink Rose can produce nutrient-rich rose hips, packed with Vitamin C, providing food for birds and other wildlife.

## Measurements & details

- **Height:** 50-200 cm
- **Spread:** 50-150 cm
- **Flower Size:** 5-15 cm
- **Bloom Season:** Late spring to fall
- **Edible:** Yes
- **Toxicity:** None
- **Lifecycle:** Perennial
- **Pollination Method:** Insect

## Ecological connections

- **Pollinates:** Honey Bee (*Apis mellifera*) — Gathers nectar and pollen from flowers.
- **Eats:** [White-tailed Deer](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-tailed-deer) (*Odocoileus virginianus*) — Browses on rose leaves and young shoots.
- **Eats:** [House Finch](https://www.snappit.app/explore/house-finch) (*Carpodacus mexicanus*) — Consumes nutrient-rich rose hips in winter.
- **Parasitizes:** Rose Hip Maggot (*Rhagoletis basiola*) — Larvae develop inside rose hips, damaging seeds.

## Traits

- [Ornamental](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/ornamental): Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
- [Shrub](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/shrub): A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
- [Summer Blooming](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/summer-blooming): Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
- [Fragrant Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
- [Thorny Stem](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/thorny-stem): Pertaining to plants that have stems covered with sharp, pointed projections for defense.
- [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.

## Collections

- [Flowers](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/flowers)

## Safety

**Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

Explore with care and ask an adult if you’re unsure what to do.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Pink Rose?

Count the petals where you can, then compare the flower's center, its symmetry, how the blooms are grouped and the leaves below. Color varies between garden varieties and shifts with the light. Flower Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### How tall is Pink Rose?

50-200 cm

### How wide does Pink Rose spread?

50-150 cm

### How big are the flowers on Pink Rose?

5-15 cm

### When does Pink Rose bloom?

Late spring to fall

### Is Pink Rose edible?

Yes

### Is Pink Rose toxic?

None

### What is Pink Rose's lifecycle?

Perennial

## More Plants

- [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*)
- [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*)
- [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*)
- [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*)

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Source: [Pink Rose: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/pink-rose)