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Damask Rose 'Versicolor'

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Rosa (RO-zuh)

Info

Synonym

Rosa damascena bicolor

Rosa damascena variegata

Rosa damascena versicolor

Height

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Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Bloom Time

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Bloom Color

Late Spring/Early Summer

Class

Height

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Sun Exposure

Danger

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Shrub

Bloom Color

Non-patented

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Bloom Time

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Flower Fragrance

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Patent Information

From softwood cuttings

From semi-hardwood cuttings

From hardwood cuttings

By grafting

By budding

Other Details

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Pruning Instructions

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow

Seed Collecting

Fruit Shape

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Fruit Size

Fruit Colors

Growing Habit

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

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Where to Grow

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Slightly Fragrant

Very Fragrant

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Pink blend (pb)

Margin Width

Semi-double

Flower Shape

Shade-tolerant

Resistant to black spot

Resistant to mildew

Resistant to rust

Flower Fragrance

Blooms on old wood; prune after flowering

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

Damask

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einhverfr

Chelan, WA | May 2010 | positive

Gorgeous plant. Initially the plant is a sort of sprawling shrub: the canes bend to the ground under the weight of the flowers. As the...Read More

soulgardenlove

Marietta, GA (Zone 7b) | February 2007 | positive

From HGTV.com's List of carefree roses by Mary C Weaver:
'Rosa Mundi' (also called Rosa gallica versicolor): This venerable grandm...Read More

hanna1

Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | May 2005 | positive

An absolutely gorgeous Rose. Old Roses category. Bred by prior th Century. Crimson striped with white. It is a semi-double and multi rose...Read More

Kathleen

Panama, NY (Zone 5a) | February 2001 | positive

This rose has a light spice scent. The deep rose blossoms are broadly striped with white and are 2 1/2 inches with 26 petals. It grows ...Read More

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