Rosa gallica, the Gallic rose, French rose, or rose of Provins, is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, native to southern and central Europe eastwards to Turkey and the Caucasus. Rosa gallica was one of the first species of rose to be cultivated in central Europe. [2] It is a parent of several important cultivars.

This class of roses was so dominant in Europe in the middle ages, there were literally hundreds of cultivars. Treasured for its close-to-red color, breeding focused on high petal counts, deep shades of pink and purple, and novelty traits like stripes and mottling.

2017年8月31日 · Around 1500 a ‘sport’ (natural mutant) of this rose bearing striped petals occurred, Rosa gallica ‘Versicolor’, also known as ‘Rosa Mundi’, which is still one of the most popular striped garden roses. Early in the 19th century, French nurserymen bred and introduced a range of hybrids and selections of Rosa gallica. Some of these are ...

Noted for its beauty and exceptional fragrance, Rosa gallica var. officinalis, commonly known as Old Red Damask or Red Rose of Lancaster, is a healthy and robust small shrub rose that can be relied on to provide interest and color.

Used for medicinal purposes in medieval times and one of the oldest roses around, Apothecary’s Rose features large, semi-double, 3-4” blooms with 12-18 petals of light red, opening to a golden center. The blossoms are produced profusely on a nicely formed, once-blooming plant with matte, grey-green foliage.

Of moderate to low stature, growing 3′ to 5′ tall, suckering densely, the Gallicas are the finest of ground-covering roses, for few plants can thrive beneath them. We group them roughly into two habits (left to right, above).

Rosa ‘Charles de Mills’ is an extraordinary heirloom rose treasured for its unique blooms, rich fragrance, and historical significance. Believed to have been introduced in the late 18th or early 19th century, this Gallica rose captures the charm of old-world gardens.

Large petaled, deep pink semi-double blooms surround golden stamens. Early summer bloom followed by small, round hips in autumn. Forms a compact, 3 to 4 foot shrub with matte green foliage.

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Rosa ‘Cardinal de Richelieu’ is a magnificent Gallica rose celebrated for its deep purple blooms and historical charm. Introduced in 1840 by the French breeder Parmentier, this heirloom rose was named after Cardinal Richelieu, the powerful 17th-century French statesman.