Lucie's rose (Rosa luciae)
Care, watering, light and tips for Lucie's rose on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Rosaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–30 °C
About Lucie's rose
Rosa luciae, commonly known as the climbing rose, is a vigorous, rambling wild rose native to East Asia. It is characterized by its small white or pink flowers, often with a yellow center, appearing in large clusters, followed by small red rose hips. It is ideal for covering pergolas, walls, or fences, adding a wild and romantic touch to the garden.
Native range
East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan.
Care tips
It requires full sun for abundant flowering and well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil. Watering should be regular during dry periods, avoiding waterlogging, especially in pots. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove old or damaged branches. A common mistake is planting it in dense shade, which drastically reduces its blooming.
How to save a dying Lucie's rose
- Warning signs
- Yellow or falling leaves, soft shoots, no blooms, leaf spots.
- First aid
- Prune dry/diseased branches, check drainage, apply fungicide for spots.
- What kills it
- Over/underwatering, poor ventilation, untreated pests.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if acted upon quickly. Requires severe pruning and specific care.