Probably a very old variety, Nancy Lindsay found Gloire de Guilan in Iran where it was used for making attar. The clear pink, silky-textured blooms are quartered and folded. Fresh green foliage. Good on poor soils. Summer flowering. Size: 1.2m x 1.2m.
Gloire de Guilan
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About Gloire de Guilan rose:
| Rose Group | Damask Rose | |
| Breeder | Hilling | |
| Date of Introduction | 1949 | |
| Colour | Pale Pink | |
| Flower Form | Double | |
| Height | Medium | |
| Flowering Period | Summer | |
| Fragrance | Strong | |
| Disease Resistance | Good | |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 -what’s this? |
Poor Soils, Very Thorny
More about Damask Roses:
Rosa damescena cultivars or ‘Damask Roses’ have two distinct sections: the Summer Damasks – such as Gloire de Guilan – and the Autumn Damasks. The former flower once only and are large, thorny quite open growing shrubs with intensely fragrant pink to white flowers. The latter and their allies the Portland roses are shorter more compact shrubs with the ability to repeat flower in Autumn, their colour range also includes red varieties and they share the same deep perfume.
Pruning Guide: Prune summer flowering Damask varieties, once established, by a removal of one or two very old stems after flowering.
Read our blog on how to prepare the ground for your bareroot rose. Or for more information on pruning and caring for once-flowering shrub roses visit the RHS website here.
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