Rosa gallica
The story
The story of the French rose, also known as the rose of Provins, is deeply rooted in the history of European horticulture. Native to a broad region stretching from southern and central Europe all the way eastward to Turkey and the Caucasus, this plant was among the earliest rose species to be intentionally cultivated by humans in central Europe, securing its legacy as an ancestral parent to many of the beloved rose cultivars we see today.
Sources: Wikidata, en.wikipedia.org
- Family
- Rosaceae
How to use it
The French rose is valued for its ornamental beauty, making it a popular choice for gardens and landscapes. Its historical significance as a parent to many important rose cultivars highlights its role in horticulture. Additionally, it can attract pollinators, contributing to the ecological health of your garden.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
About
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. It is a parent of several important cultivars.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Rosa gallica
- Slug
- rosa-gallica
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Rosa
- Species
- gallica
- Wikidata QID
- Q157668
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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