- Botanical name: Rosa gallica 'Versicolor'
- Common name: Old rose
- Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
- Scented flowers
- Thorns
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.
How to grow Rosa 'Versicolor'
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Plant size
80cm height
100cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does flower in June |
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Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does flower in August |
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Plant does not flower in September |
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Plant does not flower in December |
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J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
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Do Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Rosa 'Versicolor' and wildlife
Rosa 'Versicolor' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Rosa 'Versicolor' poisonous?
Rosa 'Versicolor' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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