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Apothecary’s Rose (R. gallica officinalis)

Color: Pink Class: Species Introduced: 1600 Best Zones: 4-10 Bloom Form: Semi-Double

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…

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Garden Personality

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Species Pink
Breeder
Unknown
Seller
High Country Roses, Rogue Valley Roses
Introduced
1600
Best Zones
4-10
3-4 Height
3-4 Width
9-16 Petals

Bloom Style

How It Shows Up in the Garden

Bloom Form
Semi-Double

Garden Fit

Where It Is Most Comfortable

Rose Class
Species
Color Family
Pink

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Breeding and Source Notes

Seller Signals
High Country Roses, Rogue Valley Roses

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Rogue Valley Roses Apothecary’s Rose (R. gallica officinalis) Out of stock $28.95
ARS Offer 10% • Only available with phone orders.
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High Country Roses Rosa gallica officinalis Out of stock Out of stock
Discount Code 20% • ROSEGEEK
ARS Offer 15% • Online code is in your membership book.
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