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Damask Rose (Rosa × damascena)

Damask Rose (Rosa × damascena) is a hybrid rose renowned for its intensely fragrant flowers, widely cultivated for attar of roses and rose water.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile loam. Tolerates a range of soil types but performs best in slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Thrives in a temperature range of 15-25°C during the growing season.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed annually in spring with a balanced rose fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.

At least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily is ideal.

Water

Water regularly, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering in cooler months.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile loam. Tolerates a range of soil types but performs best in slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Thrives in a temperature range of 15-25°C during the growing season.

Can tolerate cooler temperatures in dormancy.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed annually in spring with a balanced rose fertilizer.

Compost or manure improves soil fertility.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1.5-2 m

Spread

1.5-2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

4-6 cm

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Synonyms
Rosa × balcanica Prodan
Rosa × belgica Mill.
Rosa × bella-donna Andrews
Rosa × bifera (Poir.) Pers.
Rosa × calendarum Münchh. ex Borkh.
Rosa × portlandia Andrews
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRosales
  • familyRosaceae
  • genusRosa
  • speciesRosa × damascena
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Non-toxic

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