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Roses
Apothecary Rose
- Genus: Rosa
- Species: Gallica officinalis
- Class: Shrub
- Type: Natural hybrid
- Name: Apothecary Rose
- Cultivated: Since ancient times
- Common name: Rose of Potvins
- Flower Semi double
- Colour: Medium to deep pink (Affected by soil ph)
- Flower shape: Cupped to flat
- Blooming habit: One flush
- Fragrance: Very strong
- Hips: Small, oval
- Leaves: Compound and pinnate
- Colour: Grey green
- Texture: Glabrous, dull
- Rachis: A few prickles underneath
- Prickles: Numerous
- Form: Hooked
- Habit: Vigorous, upright
- Height: Up to 6' (1.8 m)
- Exposure: Minimum 6 hours daily
- Bloom time:: Early summer
- Disease resistance: Very good
- Hardiness: 3
- Location: Artist garden, Zone 4b
- Comments: Garden Journal
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