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Last updated March 15, 2001  |
Rosa
Damascena
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Damask - In cultivation since 1860. |
Origin: rosa damascena- A native of the Eastern Mediterranean; held in high regard as the most fragrant of all old roses. Used for centuries in the production of oil of roses. For potpourri, few roses are more valued than the Damasks. Hybrid: Summer Damask, between Rosa Gallica, Rosa Phoenicea; Autumn Damask, hybrid between Rosa Gallica, Rosa Moschata Growth Pattern: Moderate to large growers, up to 3 meters, with arching tapering branches that bow down with the weight of their blooms. Foliage is pale green and downy with semi-double flowers in small loose clusters. Zone: 5 Flowering Cycle: The Autumn Damask has a second flowering, the Summer Damask is once flowering usually in July. Fragrance: Very strongly scented. Color: Deep wine/red, Pink and White |
DamasksDamask refers to Damascus, in Syria, and these roses
are said to have been brought back to Europe by the Crusaders. Others say
the Romans may have brought this rose to England. White or pink color.
Hardy zones 4 to 9. Old Heirloom roses lists 8.
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