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| 'Apothecary's Rose' |
| 'Apothekerrose' |
| 'Old Red Damask' |
| 'Red Gallica' |
| 'Red Rose of Lancaster' |
| 'Rose de Provins' |
| 'Rosier de Provins Ordinaire' |
| 'Officinalis' |
| Bloom size: | Medium: 2-3" |
| Bloom shape: | Other: Saucer-shaped |
| Petal count: | semi-double: 8-15 petals |
| Rose bloom color: | Deep pink |
| Extra Bloom Info: | Semi-double to double, in clusters |
| Rebloom: | None |
| Class: | Gallica |
| Extra Color Info: | Deep pink to carmine Red |
| Growth Habit: | Medium-tall, 3-5 feet, bushy |
| Fragrance: | Strong |
| Misc: | Shade tolerant |
| Hybridizer & year: | Unknown, before 1240 |
| Optimal growing zones: | USDA zones 3 through 8 |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 3-5 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4-5 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
| Parentage: | Unknown |
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| June 2019 -- Photos and Chat by zuzu | Jul 27, 2019 9:37 AM | 355 |
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| my rose list by Kathleen | Jun 30, 2011 10:14 AM | 12 |
| Does anyone do "summer pruning"? by Mike | Aug 20, 2010 9:30 PM | 41 |
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