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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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