Rosa gallica var. officinalis

Also Known As

Rosa 'R. Gallica Officinalis'
Rosa gallica 'Officinalis'
R. Gallica Officinalis Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

3b-9b

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Rosa gallica var. officinalis plant details

Rosa gallica var. officinalis is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa gallica var. officinalis

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa gallica var. officinalis

USDA Zones: 3b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Long appreciated for its lovely, fragrant damask roses which are large, semi-double and pinkish-red with bright- yellow centers. Known as the apothecary rose as it was used medicinally in medieval times. This wonderful compact 3-4'shrub has attractive grey-green foliage; make sure to plant this where you can enjoy its pure rose fragrance. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Light crimson. (Gallica) (The Apothecary's Rose, 'The Red Rose of Lancaster') An excellent shrub by any standards and very useful in the garden. Large, semi-double, light crimson flowers, opening wide to reveal a bunch of golden stamens. Very free-flowering, creating a mass of color. A rose of great antiquity, dating from c. 1400 or before. Pure Old Rose fragance. Extremely healthy, tough and reliable. Height 4ft x ft.