Most women have a rose as their favorite flower. A variety of colors and aromas of numerous species and varieties of roses amazes even botanists. The size of the rose flower ranges from 1.8-18 cm. They are both single and in inflorescences up to 200 pieces. But how many rose petals are in our article. It all depends on the shape of the flower and the variety of the plant.
How many petals does a rose have?
Firstly, there are about a dozen different forms of flower. Sizes also range from miniature to very large roses over 15 cm in diameter. Accordingly, the number of petals will be different: from 5 to 128 pieces. It is believed that the more magnificent and voluminous the flower, the more beautiful it is.
Secondly, the number of petals in a rose depends entirely on the grade. In simple forms, there are no more than 5-7 pieces in a flower. In semi-double varieties, you can count from 8 to 20 petals, and in terry varieties - more than 20. Moreover, as early as 300 years BC, the ancient Greek philosopher Theofrast described roses from Greek gardens with 15, 20 and even 100 petals. So, it is impossible to name their exact number. It all depends on the plant variety.
How many leaves does a rose have?
Until a certain time, it was believed that the number of leaves in this fragrant plant was only 5 pieces. If they read more, then it is already a reborn rose or rose hip. However, today the situation has changed.
Indeed, in garden plants of the floribund variety, climbing and semi-climbing roses (scrubs), the number of leaves is not only five, but also can reach seven or even nine. Therefore, before rejecting a shrub, you should carefully study all the necessary information about it. Perhaps, for this variety, the atypical number of leaves is a variant of the norm.
What can be made of petals?
A beautiful, fragrant, but already fading pink bouquet does not need to be thrown away immediately, as it begins to lose its presentable appearance. He can still find useful applications.
So, what can be done from rose petals:
- Bath. By adding rose petals to the water, you can get rid of fatigue, relieve stress, tone and soften the skin.
- Bath salt. To prepare it, pour 200 g of sea salt into a glass jar, add the petals of five roses, shake the container well and put in a warm place for 2 weeks. After the specified time, 6 tablespoons of aromatic salt should be dissolved in 1 liter of warm water and added to the bath.
- Alcohol Lotion. In a glass jar, pour the rose petals and pour them with about the same amount of alcohol. Insist lotion 1 month, then use to wipe the face.
Among other things, rose petals can make a natural soap, make tea and even make jam.