Apothecary’s Rose. A fragrant, shrub rose with dark green leaves. Pretty semi-double, pinkish red flowers, produced in summer, followed by orange-red fruits. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers June to August. Fruits September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Rosa gallica var. officinalis
A fragrant, shrub rose with dark green leaves. Pretty semi-double, pinkish red flowers, produced in summer, followed by orange-red fruits.
Additional information
| Generic | Rosa |
|---|---|
| Species | gallica |
| Varietry | var. officinalis |
| Common Name | Apothecary's Rose |
| Flower Colour | pink, red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | orange, red |
| Fruits When | September |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
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