Apothecary's rose Rosa gallica var. officinalis (G)

ABOUT
R. gallica var. officinalis is an erect, bushy small shrub with dull greyish-green foliage and profuse, highly fragrant, semi-double, light crimson flowers to 8cm in width in early summer. Small oval hips in autumn
About this plant
Names
Family
Rosaceae
Synonyms
apothecary's rose old red damask official rose Provence rose red rose of Lancaster crimson damask rose see more
Common names
Rosa officinalis, Rosa
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.5-1 metres
Hardiness zones
H7
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
group 23 (roses)
Soil
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds Hedging & Screens Cottage & Informal Garden Coastal Patio & Container Plants
Propogation
Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by chip budding in summer
Pests
rose aphid, rose leafhopper, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, caterpillars, large rose sawfly and rose leaf-rolling sawfly may be a problem. Deer and rabbits can cause damage
Diseases
May be subject to black spot, rose rust, rose powdery mildew and a downy mildew