Rosa gallica Versicolor - Old Gallic Rose
Rosa gallica Versicolor - Old Gallic Rose
Rosa gallica Versicolor - Old Gallic Rose
Rosa gallica Versicolor - Old Gallic Rose
Rosa gallica Versicolor - Old Gallic Rose
Rosa gallica Versicolor - Old Gallic Rose
Rosa gallica Versicolor - Old Gallic Rose
Rosa gallica Versicolor - Old Gallic Rose
Rosa x gallica Versicolor (Rosa mundi)
Rosa mundi
Planted upon arrival and already buds are appearing.
Rodolphe , 13/03/2024
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Description
Rosa gallica 'Versicolor' is a bush rose whose origin dates back to antiquity. It possesses the same vigour as the officinal rose from which it originates. This reliable variety produces abundantly, in summer, fanciful, semi-double and silky flowers, light pink more or less streaked with dark pink, exhaling a pure scent of old rose. It withstands everything, without assistance, persists in old gardens, sneaks and assaults abandoned slopes, accompanying generations of forgetful gardeners without losing its good humour. In a word, it thrives everywhere.
Rosa gallica 'Versicolor', also known as Rosa mundi or Provins variegated, is a mutation of the botanical rose Rosa gallica var. officinalis, already mentioned in the West in 1583 by Charles de Lécluse. This ancient rose, already celebrated by the Greek poet Anacreon in the 6th century BC, was undoubtedly brought to Gaul by the Roman conquest. All the so-called gallic roses are resistant and undemanding bushes.
This shrub with a bushy habit reaches approximately 1.20m (3in 11ft) in all directions, with a moderately fast growth. Its foliage is adorned with a fairly dark green hue, and it is remarkably healthy. It blooms abundantly in June-July, with medium-sized flowers. Its petals are randomly streaked with vivid dark pink, almost red, on a candy pink background, with a very clear transition between the two colours. The fragrance of its roses is medium to strong, pleasant, typical of old rose. This variety marked a turning point in the history of roses, as it was selected for its ornamental qualities rather than medicinal ones.
Subsequently abandoned for remontant hybrid varieties, gallic roses are nevertheless sturdy plants full of history. Bushes like 'Versicolor', 'Cardinal de Richelieu' or 'Charles de Mills' stand guard in abandoned old gardens and cemeteries, while many others have surrendered. Far from being sad, 'Versicolor' contributes to the exuberance of summer-flowering shrub borders, landscape hedges, mixed with buddleias, abelias, or deutzias. Its modest growth allows it to fit into perennial borders, where it wonderfully accompanies perennial geraniums, panicle phlox, dame's rocket, or purple toadflax. These qualities make us forget that it only blooms once, a flaw that is not reproached to other flowering shrubs! It definitely deserves to be planted in all rose lovers' gardens.
If you have enough space, English, Old or Bush Roses are magnificent when planted in groups of three plants. They will grow together to form 'one' opulent bush that will bloom even more generously.
Rosa gallica Versicolor - Old Gallic Rose in pictures
Plant habit
Flowering
Foliage
Botanical data
Rosa
x gallica
Versicolor (Rosa mundi)
Rosaceae
Rosa mundi
Cultivar or hybrid
Rosa canina Laxa (4L/5L pot, Wrapped bare root)
Planting and care
Plant your 'Versicolor' Rose in a sunny or lightly shaded position. Gallica roses are tolerant but do not appreciate excess limestone. They will adapt to any garden as long as the soil is well worked, not too heavy, and sufficiently rich. To install your rose, work the soil by crumbling it and put an amendment, such as dried blood or dehydrated horn, at the bottom of the planting hole. Water generously after planting to remove air pockets. Water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate rooting.
Pruning old roses mainly involves removing faded flowers as they appear, unless you want to keep the decorative berries.
Avoid pruning to maintain an interesting bushy shape.
However, in late winter (March), you can still remove branches located in the middle of the bush that tend to suffocate it.
Roses are often stained or unsightly at the end of summer, but it is not a problem for their development. These spots are not harmful to the rose; it is a natural phenomenon.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.