rosa gallica seeds Apothecary Rose (Rosa gallica var. officinalis)

rosa gallica seeds Apothecary Rose (Rosa gallica var. officinalis)Rare Find: Featured in our curated Rare & Uncommon Garden Plants Collection. Limited availability. Apothecary Rose is one of the oldest cultivated roses in the world, grown for centuries for medicine, fragrance, and dried floral use. When in bloom, it fills the garden with a deep, rich rose scent that feels unmistakably traditional and enduring. Large, semi double flowers open in rich pink tones in late spring to early summer. Both petals and buds dry

🌿 Rare Find: Featured in our curated Rare & Uncommon Garden Plants Collection. Limited availability.

Apothecary Rose is one of the oldest cultivated roses in the world, grown for centuries for medicine, fragrance, and dried floral use. When in bloom, it fills the garden with a deep, rich rose scent that feels unmistakably traditional and enduring.

Large, semi-double flowers open in rich pink tones in late spring to early summer. Both petals and buds dry beautifully, which is why this rose has long been used for potpourri, sachets, herbal preparations, and traditional apothecary work.

Plants form a tough, reliable shrub that spreads slowly by underground shoots, making it well suited to naturalized gardens, low hedges, and medicinal plantings. Compared to many modern roses, Apothecary Rose is hardy, resilient, and easy to manage with simple seasonal pruning.

Note: This variety is shipped in a taller pot (same square width) to support strong root development.

WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT

• Deeply fragrant pink blooms
• Historic medicinal and perfume rose
• Excellent for drying and potpourri
• Hardy and dependable
• Spreads gently for natural hedges
• Supports pollinators

HOW IT GROWS 

• Plant type: Evergreen to deciduous shrub (climate dependent)
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Average, well-drained soil
• Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9
• Growth habit: Shrubby, slowly spreading by shoots

 SIZE & BLOOM

• Height × Width: ~3 ft. × 3 ft.
• Flower color: Rich pink
• Bloom form: Semi-double
• Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
• Fragrance: Strong, classic rose scent

TRADITIONAL & MODERN USES

• Drying petals and buds
• Potpourri and sachets
• Herbal preparations
• Perfumery and fragrance blends
• Medicinal and heritage gardens

PLANTING TIPS 

• Plant in full sun for best flowering
• Allow room for gentle spreading
• Water regularly the first season
• Mulch lightly to retain moisture

CARE MADE EASY

• Prune after flowering
• Remove weak or aging stems
• Thin if spread becomes excessive
• Use gloves—thorns are present

BEST USES

• Medicinal and herb gardens
• Fragrance gardens
• Low hedges and borders
• Naturalized plantings
• Pollinator gardens

HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU 

Choose Apothecary Rose if you:

• Love strongly scented roses
• Enjoy traditional herbal uses
• Want a low-maintenance, hardy rose
• Appreciate historic garden plants

SHIPPING NOTE

Shipped in a taller pot (same square width) to support strong root systems and healthy establishment.