Rose – Apothecary’s – Rosa gallica var. officinalis (gallon pot)

Description

Also called Gallic rose, French rose, or rose of Provins, this is one of the first species of rose to be cultivated in central Europe

Although hips can certainly be collected, this rose is grown medicinally mostly for its petals. For large-hipped rose plants, see also our Rosa rugosa and Rosa canina

Full sun, well-drained but moist and humus-rich soil…