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Apothecary Rose

Rosa gallica officinalis

  • Scented
Apothecary Rose (Rosa gallica officinalis)

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Bloom colours

crimson, pink

What actually matters with this one

Grown for medicine since the Middle Ages and the most strongly scented of the old gallicas. Suckers freely on its own roots.

How to grow it

Light
full sun
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 4-8
Height
80-120 cm
Flowers
Jun
Difficulty
easy

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.