The oldest cultivated rose, deep pink to carmine red with a mauve undertone. The medium, semi-double flowers have been valued already by the Egyptians, Persians and Romans. Also, throughout history this rose has been known for its healing properties. 4' - 5', bushy, har. Propagated on hardy Rosa Multiflora rootstock. All roses have been grown and tended in our family-owned rose nursery.

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Rose Details

Rose name:

Rosa gallica 'Officinalis

Other names:

Apothecary's Rose, Officinalis, Red Rose of Lancaster

Type:

Gallica, Historic Rose

Fragrance:

Very Fragrant rose

Colors:

Medium Red

Breeder:

Unknown, before 1240

Height:

4' - 5' *

Shrub form:

Bushy

Bloom size:

Medium

Petal count:

Semi-Double

Hardy:

3b - 9d *

* The heights & zones are guidelines only. Roses & fruit trees grow differently in different zones, and require proper winter protection accordingly.

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Rose keywords

red rose, garden rose, rose gallica, historic rose, red gallica, historic rose, rosa gallica officinalis

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