Apothecary Rose
(Gallica, before 1597) – deep reddish pink. The spicy fragrance has a sharp peppery top
note that is not unpleasant. One of the oldest roses still in cultivation, this is the species rose from which all the
Gallicas are descended. So named because of its supposed medicinal properties. The dried petals retain their
fragrance making them useful for craft projects. A rose of great historical significance, the House of Lancaster
chose this rose as its emblem during the famed "War of the Roses" in Britain. The shrub is short to medium in
height and just as wide. If grown on its own roots it suckers freely forming dense hedges. The disease resistant
foliage is suitable for no spray gardens. Winter hardy to zone 4. Once blooming.
On to Belle de Crecy
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