Rosa gallica 'Versicolor'

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Old roseShrub, DeciduousFamily: Rosaceae

Flower colour:

Pink

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Often referred to as Rosa mundi, Rosa gallica 'Versicolor' is a striking old rose in the Gallica group of roses, bearing distinctive, pale pink and white striped semi-double flowers with a bright yellow centre and a heady rose fragrance. Its compact, shrubby habit makes it perfect for growing as an informal hedge, and its open flower are attractive to bees.

For best results grow Rosa gallica 'Versicolor' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Prune after flowering, cutting back long shoots by a third and sideshoots by two-thirds.

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Rosa ‘Versicolor’ and wildlife

Rosa ‘Versicolor’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Rosa ‘Versicolor’ poisonous?

Rosa ‘Versicolor’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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