Pingyin roses are famous throughout Jiuzhou
Pingyin roses are well-known at home and abroad for their large flowers, bright colors, thick petals, rich fragrance, and excellent quality. The rose oil produced ranks first in the country in terms of oil yield and pure fragrance.
Pingyin rose is a Chinese double red rose with bright colors, large flowers, many thick petals, and pure and rich fragrance. It is a representative of traditional Chinese roses. Pingyin roses benefit from unique geographical and geological growth conditions. The place of origin is located between 116 degrees 12 minutes to 37 minutes east longitude and 36 degrees 1 minute to 23 minutes north latitude. It is located in the low hills and mountains of the western extension of Mount Tai, with an altitude of 100-300 meters. The annual average temperature in this area is 13.6 degrees Celsius, the annual average rainfall is 658.4mm, the soil is cinnamon soil, with a pH value of 7-8.5, an organic matter content of 0.98%, and a groundwater salinity of 0.5-0.8g/l, which is much higher than the national 0.3g/l. l average level. Rose Town, the concentrated production area of ??Pingyin roses, is located at the foot of Cuiping Mountain, on the bank of Yudai River, surrounded by mountains, with a long and narrow valley in the middle and a mild climate. There is more rain and snow in winter and early spring, which is conducive to the growth and development of roses. From germination to the first flowering period, the temperature rises steadily, and there is less rain and sufficient light during the flowering period. The unique climate and soil provide suitable conditions for the growth of roses, creating the wonder of the garden called Pingyin roses.
As early as 1909 and 1915, the "Pingyin Rose Wine" brewed from roses in Pingyin County won gold and silver medals at the Leipzig and Panama International Expositions respectively.
From 1959 to 1960, Professor Staykov, a rose expert from Bulgaria, a world-famous rose producer, visited Rose Town, Pingyin County (then Xiagou Commune) twice in a row to inspect roses. , and believes that "the development of aromatic plants in Pingyin, China is the most promising." From then on, the Pingyin County Party Committee and County Government changed the name of Xiagou People's Commune to Rose People's Commune.
In November 1959, due to the extremely high development value of Pingyin roses, the country established the country's first rose research institute in Xihuzhuang, Rose Town, named "Pingyin County Rose Research Institute". Research Institute", specializing in the research of roses.
In 1960, the Ministry of Light Industry held a "National Rose Meeting" in Pingyin to promote the development of roses and accelerate the development of the national flavor and fragrance industry.
In July 1982, at the "National Rose Production Symposium", the participating experts agreed that: Pingyin roses have a mellow aroma, a sweet fragrance, and are overflowing with fragrance. With its strong fragrance and other characteristics, it is "the representative of traditional Chinese roses".
In March 1983, at the "National Rose Scientific Research Conference" held by the Ministry of Light Industry in Beijing, it was determined that "Pingyin Rose is an excellent variety and breeding base for national promotion."
In December 1983, Pingyin County Rose Research Institute won the third prize of the Shandong Provincial Science and Technology Commission’s Outstanding Scientific and Technological Achievement Award for “Research on the Incidence Patterns of Rose Rust and Chemical Prevention and Control”.
In 1986, the Organizing Committee of the Hometown of Chinese Specialties named Pingyin County the "Hometown of Roses in China".
In 1987, Shanghai Science and Technology Film Studio came to Pingyin to shoot the science and education film "Pingyin Rose", which was screened nationwide.
In 1988, at the National Urban Games held in Jinan, the "Rose Cup" received by weightlifters was a trophy named after the Pingyin Rose. The conference invited the then Pingyin County Party Committee Secretary Cao Xuecheng and the Rose Town Party Committee Secretary Li Jiangang attended the meeting.
In 1990, Pingyin Rose Research Institute won the silver medal at the first National Ministry of Light Industry Expo on "Research on the Biology and Control Technology of Blue Beetle."
In 1992, the "three-dimensional intercropping of flowers, grains and vegetables" technology project won the second prize of Jinan Science and Technology Progress Award.
In 1995, the research on "Chinese Rose Oil" finishing technology of Pingyin Rose Research Institute won the third prize of Shandong Province Science and Technology Progress Award.
In 1996, Rose Town was named "China's Rose Town" by the China Specialty Products Town Naming Committee.
In 2000, Rose Town was named the "Hometown of Roses in China" by the State Forestry Administration and the China Flower Association.
In 2001, Rose Town Ping Mei brand dried rose buds obtained the "Green Food Grade A Certificate" issued by the China Green Food Development Center.
Central, provincial, and municipal leaders and famous experts attach great importance to the development of Pingyin Rose and speak highly of it. Jiang Chunyun, Vice Chairman of the National People's Congress, and other leading comrades such as Zhai Yongbo, the vice chairman of the National People's Congress, and Zhai Yongbo, the then Secretary of the Jinan Municipal Party Committee, have held the Come to Rose to inspect and guide rose production. Mr. Zuo Huang, a famous calligrapher and seal engraver, wrote in his own hand: "The rose of Pingyin is the best in the world."
In 2003, Pingyin County successfully applied for the "Product Protection of the Origin of Pingyin Rose". In March 2010, Pingyin Rose applied for a new resource food production and operation license from the Ministry of Health. In the same year, the "Pingyin Rose" geographical indication certification trademark was approved by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce.
On March 9, 2010, the Ministry of Health issued the "Announcement on Approving DHA Algae Oil, Cottonseed Oligosaccharides and Other 7 Items as New Resource Foods and Other Related Regulations" (2010 No. 3 ), announced the approval and approved the production and operation of roses (Rose rugosa cv. Plena) as general food. Roses (double red roses) are approved for production and operation as new resource foods