Damask Rose
The Damask rose (Rosa damascena) is a legendary ancient rose originating in the Middle East, famed for its intensely rich fragrance. It is the primary source of rose water and rose attar used in perfumery worldwide.
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- Sunlight
- full
- Watering
- weekly
- Height
- 90-150 cm
- Care level
- moderate
- Lifecycle
- perennial
- Placement
- Outdoors
Seasons
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The Victorian language of flowers
“Brought to Europe by Crusaders from Damascus; its intoxicating fragrance and layered petals became synonymous with timeless, devoted love.”
- Brilliant complexion
- Bashful love
Growing and care guide
Growing Instructions
- 1
Plant bare-root or potted bushes in sunny beds in February-March or November.
- 2
Kashmir's historic fragrant rose blooms abundantly from late May through June.
- 3
Prune bushes annually in late February before spring bud burst, removing old wood.
- 4
Fully winter-hardy; rests dormant outdoors throughout freezing December and January.
Care Instructions
Water deeply, then allow slight surface drying before next irrigation.
Mulch roots to buffer temperature swings in Kashmir winters and summer heat.
Prune after major bloom flush or during dormancy depending on species.
Remove diseased foliage promptly and improve airflow around dense plants.