Old Red Damask Rose, Apothecary's Rose, Official Rose, Provence Rose, Red Rose of Lancaster, Crimson Damask Rose, Shrub Roses
Noted for its beauty and exceptional fragrance, Rosa gallica var. officinalis, commonly known as Old Red Damask or Red Rose of Lancaster, is a healthy and robust small shrub rose that can be relied on to provide interest and color. Parent to many floribunda and hybrid tea roses, it is covered with profuse, semi-double, rich, deep reddish-pink flowers, up to 3 in. (8 cm). The blooms start out cupped and open almost flat to reveal prominent yellow central stamens in late spring. Flowering is so profuse that the attractive blossoms nearly cover the gray-green foliage. As an extra bonus, these are followed in fall by crops of small bottle-shaped, orange-red rose hips, adding interest and color to the winter garden. Rich with a strong old rose fragrance, this terrific heirloom rose tolerates some shade and poor soils and is an excellent choice where growing conditions are less than hospitable. This classic Rose has been cultivated for centuries, for use in medicines and perfume.
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Roses, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa - Shrub Rose, Rosa |
| Common names | Rose |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 60" (150cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Roses, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa - Shrub Rose, Rosa |
| Common names | Rose |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 60" (150cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Rosa gallica var. officinalis (Old Red Damask Rose) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Rosa gallica var. officinalis (Old Red Damask Rose) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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