Deep, rich carmine-red shade with a slight purplish tinge. - historical, gallica rose - very strongly scented, garden-filling rose - richly spicy sweet character
– Deep carmine-red blooms with historic charm.
– Very strong, garden-filling spicy-sweet scent.
– Bushy, dense shrub for hedges and beds.
– Good hardiness and drought tolerance.
– Ornamental orange-red hips in autumn.
– Special feature: Heritage Gallica rose selected from wild Rosa gallica, valued since medieval times for beauty and use.
Illustrated with real photographs – Refined garden style
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,00 £
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GALLICA 'OFFICINALIS' – carmine-red historic Gallica rose
Step into a storybook corner of your own garden with GALLICA 'OFFICINALIS', a time-honoured heritage shrub whose carmine-red blooms bring effortless romance to cottage borders, hedges and family seating areas. This historic Gallica settles reliably even where breezes and showers roll in from the coast, gently anchoring the scene with bushy, grey‑green foliage and a naturally rounded habit that suits smaller spaces. A single, glorious summer flush of richly spicy-sweet fragrance fills the air around garden benches and kitchen-garden paths, while semi-double, pollen-rich flowers invite visiting bees into your outdoor sanctuary. As an own-root plant, it matures into a long-lived, regenerating companion that keeps its character even after harder pruning, maintaining stable ornamental value over many years. In generous borders or 40–50 litre planters, its medium height and neat structure are easy to combine with irises, herbs and low groundcovers. Over time, moderate clusters of orange-red hips add autumn interest and a soft, traditional feel. With a simple, once-a-year pruning approach and thoughtful watering in dry spells, you can enjoy its full charm without complex rituals.
Gallica 'Officinalis' shown in different opening phases.
Freshly opened flower of Gallica 'Officinalis' in intense carmine-red.
Cupped, semi-double blooms of Gallica 'Officinalis'.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Feature shrub in a small to medium family garden
Its bushy, 100–150 cm habit and dense grey-green foliage create a soft, traditional focal point that does not overwhelm modest spaces, ideal beside a lawn, patio, or play area where families want a romantic look with little complication for busy homeowners
Cottage-style flowerbed beside a terrace or seating area
The once-a-year summer display of carmine-red, cupped blooms offers a dramatic yet tidy show, while the very strong, garden-filling spicy-sweet scent enhances afternoon tea or evening relaxation without demanding constant deadheading for romantic gardeners
Low, informal flowering hedge along a path or boundary
Planted at about 90 cm intervals, its moderately thorny, well-foliaged shoots knit into a soft, traditional hedge that screens lightly, flowers generously in early summer, and later carries ornamental orange-red hips, with only moderate maintenance for practical planners
Mixed cottage border in heavy or challenging soils
Once established, this heritage shrub roots deeply and copes well with typical garden conditions, pairing attractively with irises and groundcovers, while own-root vigour helps it adapt where drainage is improved in clay or chalk beds for UK cottage-lovers
Large container near a front door or courtyard
In a 40–50 litre pot, its medium height, upright bushy growth and self-cleaning tendency keep the plant presentable without intricate clipping, while the intense perfume welcomes visitors and suits those preferring a contained, movable rose for urban residents
Kitchen-garden edge or herb walk with a historic feel
Selected from ancient Rosa gallica, this cultivar echoes monastic and medicinal gardens; its strongly scented, semi-double blooms and later hips give seasonal character, integrating beautifully with herbs and vegetables for tradition enthusiasts
Bee-friendly corner or wildlife strip
Semi-double, open flowers with accessible stamens provide pollen for bees during their main summer flight, while the moderate hip set later in the season extends interest, offering both beauty and gentle ecological value for wildlife supporters
Long-term structural planting in a low-input border
As a robust own-root shrub, it builds a durable framework, regenerates well after pruning, and maintains ornamental value over many years; the plant steadily progresses from establishing roots to mature top growth and finally full display over its first three seasons for patient beginners
Styling ideas
Cottage Archway – Frame a path with two shrubs under a simple wooden arch, underplant with Irish moss and dwarf iris for a soft, romantic look – for lovers of classic storybook entrances
Herb Border – Place it at the back of a herb bed, weaving its carmine-red, fragrant blooms through sage and thyme to evoke historic physic gardens – for home cooks and herb enthusiasts
Kitchen-Garden Edge – Line one side of a vegetable plot with loosely spaced shrubs, letting hips and flowers soften the transition between productive and ornamental areas – for rustic kitchen-garden owners
Front-Garden Welcome – Position a single plant by the front path in a large container, pairing with creeping bugle at its base for continuous groundcover – for neat yet romantic front gardens
Wildlife Nook – Combine with a small patch of meadow-style perennials, allowing bees to forage in summer flowers and birds to visit the autumn hips – for nature-focused family spaces
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Historical Gallica shrub rose marketed as GALLICA 'OFFICINALIS', with exhibition name Officinalis; part of a heritage rose collection, reflecting its traditional medicinal associations.
Origin and breeding
Ancient selection from wild Rosa gallica, with breeding work dating back to around 1160; exact breeder, institution, and modern registration dates are not documented.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy shrub reaching about 100–150 cm tall and 80–130 cm wide, densely clothed in matte grey-green foliage, with moderate prickles and a naturally rounded, self-supporting framework.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cupped clusters of medium-sized blooms, around 1.5–2.75 inches across, typically bearing 13–25 petals; flowers in a single, abundant early-summer flush rather than repeating.
Colour data and phenology
Deep carmine-red blooms with slight purplish tinge, ARS dp, RHS 53A outer and 53C inner; colour lightens subtly in strong sun and can take on a purplish cast as the flowers age.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, garden-filling perfume with a richly spicy-sweet character; scent is prominent around seating areas and paths, reflecting the traditional appeal of old Gallica roses.
Hip characteristics
Produces moderate quantities of small, ovoid hips, approximately 10–16 mm, orange-red by autumn; hips extend the season of interest and enhance the rose’s value in traditional plantings.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Fully hardy in cold climates, roughly USDA zone 4a and RHS H7; tolerates moderate heat and drought once established, with medium resistance to common fungal problems in average conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Ideal for flowerbeds, specimen planting, hedges and parks; prefers sun but manages in partial shade, with moderate maintenance needs and typical spacing of 90–170 cm depending on use.
GALLICA 'OFFICINALIS' offers richly scented carmine-red summer blooms, durable own-root longevity and autumn hips, making it a cultured choice for those planning a long-lived, romantic corner of the garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
GALLICA 'OFFICINALIS' – carmine-red historic Gallica rose
Product Type:
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
