Rosa gallica var. officinalis (Old Red Damask)
Botanical Information
Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Rosa |
Species | gallica |
Variety | officinalis |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 1a - 6a |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 0a - 5b |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -51 - (-21) |
Temperature (°F) | -60 - (-5) |
Height | 0.5 - 1 m |
Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Rosa gallica var. officinalis is a Gallica rose (G). |
Cultivation | Grow in full sun, in moist, well-drained soil. |
Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Dull green, reticulate venation (smaller veins forming a network), odd pinnate (leaflets in rows with one at the tip). |
Flower Description | Semi-double, up to 8 cm in diameter, petals are light crimson, arranged in small clusters, some fragrance. |