Although most were not cold hardy, they are beautiful plants, and well-adapted to heat. The rose groups descended from Chinese parentage include Chinas, Bourbons, Perpetuals, Noisettes and Teas. Many of these do well in the South. China roses are healthy plants, with compact growth. They rebloom throughout the growing season.
Chinas range in color from deepest red and maroon through pink to white.
Some hybrids also have warm tones of yellow, saffron, salmon and orange. They are rarely fragrant and are sensitive to cold, but most grow well in all of South Carolina except the mountains. Chinas are especially well-suited to growing near the coast. Bourbons are intensely fragrant. They grow into large shrubs exceeding six feet in all directions.