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Also known as rosa gallica officionalis, a gallica rose. Large, semi-double blooms of light red, opening to show a golden center,produced profusely on a nicely formed plant with grey-green foliage. Fragrant. One of the antiquities of Rosedom. Used for medicinal purposes in Medieval times. An extremely popular rose so much so that it is hard to keep up with the demand for it.
Once Blooming, Zones 4-8, Bloom 3-4", Petals 12-18
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Height:
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3-4' X 4-5' |
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Fragrance:
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Exceptionally Fragrant |
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Year:
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12th century or |
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Country:
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EUROPE/SW ASIA |
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Item #:
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GA660 |
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Price:
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$16.95 per rose bush |
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| Gallicas are the oldest of the garden roses, having been grown by the Greeks and Romans. Later they were bred by the Dutch and French, as many of the names indicate. There are fine varieties with great color range for the old roses: many shades of pink, reds, purples and even crimson-red with stripes. They are heavy bloomers and most are very fragrant. Their compact size makes them suited for small gardens. Although Gallicas perform best in zones 4 to 8 where they go dormant naturally, they may also flower very well in zone 9 to 10 if you induce dormancy. Don't fertilize them after the 1st of August. Remove all leaves left on the plant in December and for this small effort you will be rewarded with the abundance of beautiful bloom that your compatriots further north enjoy each spring. |
