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Rose CatalogApothecary’s Rose, gallica/provins
Also known as
R. gallica officinalis
"Cynthia's Rose"
Apothekerrose
Common Provins Rose
Double Red Rose
Officinalis
Old Red Damask
Provins Rose
Provins rouge double
Provins rouge semi-double
R. gallica plena
Red Damask (syn. Officinalis)
Red Gallica
Red Officinal Rose
Red Rose of Lancaster
Rosa gallica 'Officinalis'
Rosa gallica duplex
Rosa gallica maxima
Rosa gallica var. officinalis Ser.
Rosa gallica var. plena Regel synonym
Rose de Provins
Rosier de Provins ordinaire
Rubra plena (gallica)
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Brief summary
Old Garden Rose, gallica/provins "Apothecary’s Rose", introduced in 1160, Usually is red, pink in color, cupped bloom shape, semi double petal count, blooms 8 cm in size, once rebloom, has exceptional fragrance, the bush shape can be bushy, 90 - 150 cm in height, 90 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 3 from -40°C and above, strong resistance to shade, good for cutting.
Main characteristics
Aroma
USDA Zone 3
-40°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
Cupped
Size
Height
90 - 150 cm
Width
90 cm
Bloom size
8 cm
Buds / Stem
Petal Count
Semi double
Resistance
Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew
More information
This is R. gallica officinalis, the parent species of the gallicas. It’s origin is at least medieval, prior to 1500, and, perhaps, more ancient. The blooms are semi-double and occur prolifically over an extended period of several weeks during cool springs. A group of it with windblown petals, planted among herbs, is very beguiling. It suckers, but is easily controlled. The Swedish Rose Society recommends it for Northern Sweden.
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