Rosa 'Peace' is one of the most famous and beloved roses globally, known for its prolific blooming and elegant flowers. This hybrid tea rose produces large, cup-shaped blooms with pale yellow petals tinged with pink, which deepen in color as they mature. Valued for its delicate fragrance and disease resistance, it is a preferred choice for gardens and floral arrangements.

Botanical Classification:

Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Rosa
Species: Hybrid tea rose (Rosa 'Peace')

Plant Characteristics:
Rosa 'Peace' exhibits the following features:

Large, cup-shaped flowers with pale yellow petals accented with pink that intensify with age
Sweet, subtle fragrance highly regarded for its delicacy
Dark green, glossy foliage that provides a striking contrast with the blooms
Erect, well-branched growth habit, typically reaching heights of 3 to 5 feet

Chemical Composition and Structure:
The chemical composition of Rosa 'Peace' includes:

Essential oils with aromatic compounds such as citronellol, geraniol, and nerol, contributing to its distinctive fragrance
Anthocyanins responsible for the flower's color and providing antioxidant properties
Flavonoids and tannins in the petals and leaves, offering astringent and anti-inflammatory effects

Uses and Benefits:

Aesthetic: Ideal for gardens and landscapes due to its abundant flowering and refined fragrance.
Cosmetic: Extracts are used in cosmetics and skincare products for their moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
Medicinal: Used in herbal preparations for their soothing and astringent properties, potentially beneficial for skin and mucous membranes.
Culinary: Petals can be used in infusions and to flavor sweets and beverages.

Applications:

Gardening: A prized ornamental plant for flower beds, borders, and containers.
Cosmetics: Extracts incorporated into creams, lotions, and perfumes for their soothing properties and fragrance.
Culinary: Fresh or dried petals used in culinary creations and infusions.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: Non-invasive when cultivated properly; attracts pollinators and contributes to biodiversity.
Safety: Generally safe, though allergic reactions can occur in sensitive individuals. It is advisable to perform a sensitivity test before applying extracts to the skin.

INCI:


Skin protectant. It creates a protective barrier on the skin to defend it from harmful substances, irritants, allergens, pathogens that can cause various inflammatory conditions. These products can also improve the natural skin barrier and in most cases more than one is needed to achieve an effective result.

Antimicrobial agent. This ingredient is able to suppress or inhibit the growth and replication of a broad spectrum of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and viruses by making the stratum corneum temporarily bactericidal and fungicidal.
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