The highly fragrant damask rose offers a profusion of pink flowers in the spring. Flowers from this large and mostly upright shrub have been used for centuries in perfume making, as well as for rose oil, rose water, and for cooking.
Latin Name
Rosa x damascena
Family
Rosaceae
Also Known As
Rose of Castile
Type of Plant
Roses
Bloom Season
May - June
Seasons
Spring
Specifications
Max Height: 6'
Max Spread: 6'
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Colors
Native Range
Eurasia
History
The Damask rose has a long and storied history, but its origin remains unclear. We know that it was documented in England by 1540, and in 1791 Thomas Jefferson was growing a variety of damask rose in his garden at Monticello.
Other Details
Pollinator
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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