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Rosa x centifolia 'Cabbage Rose'

Previously known as:

  • Rosa centifolia pomponia
Phonetic Spelling
RO-zuh sen-tih-FOH-lee-uh
Description

The Provence Rose is a garden hybrid rose thought to have been developed in Europe several hundred years ago. This variety of rose is a flowering shrub with an upright twiggy habit, abundant small leaves, and large, fragrant pink or lavender flowers that blossom in early summer. Centifolias, in general, are a type of European rose, often known as ‘Cabbage Roses’. They are thorny, open bushes to 4 to 5 feet high, with abundant blooms. The genus and species names combine to mean "hundred leaved rose".

The Provence Rose prefers full sun and well-drained moist soil, but will tolerate some shade and sandy, loamy, or clay soils. It will not do well in poor soil. Good companion plants include alliums, parsley, and lupins, but this rose does not get along well with boxwood.

This plant is a very ornamental shrub that can be grown as low hedge or in tubs. It produces few suckers and hybridizes freely with other members of the Rosa genus. The Provence Rose can be propagated from seed, but can take up to 2 years to germinate. Cuttings of mature wood of the current seasons growth can take up to 12 months to establish, but a high percentage of them normally succeed. Suckers can be divided in the dormant season and planted into their permanent positions.

Diseases, Insect Pests, and Other Plant Problems: Plants in the Rosa genus are susceptible to honey fungus. Garlic planted nearby, can help protect the plant from disease and insects. The Clemson Cooperative Extension Home and Garden Information center has fact sheets on growing roses, including R. centifolia, and on common diseases and common pests.

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  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Rosa
    Family:
    Roseaceae
    Uses (Ethnobotany):
    An essential oil, obtained from the flowers, is used in perfumery. The dried petals are used in pot-pourri.
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Division
    Seed
    Stem Cutting
    Edibility:
    The seeds can be ground and mixed with flour or added to other foods as a supplement. The blossoms are used for scenting tea. Remove the hairs surrounding the seeds as they can irritate the mouth and digestive tract if ingested.
    Dimensions:
    Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 2 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Perennial
    Rose
    Shrub
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Habit/Form:
    Arching
    Erect
    Multi-stemmed
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
    Maintenance:
    Medium
    Appendage:
    Thorns
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    High Organic Matter
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Alkaline (>8.0)
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Value To Gardener:
    Edible
    Fruit Type:
    Drupe
    Fruit Description:
    Rose hips are round with a thin layer of pulp around the seeds
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Pink
    Purple/Lavender
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Fragrant
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Dome
    Flower Petals:
    more than 20 petals/rays
    Flower Size:
    1-3 inches
    Flower Description:
    Light rosy pink with lilac. One inch, globular, blooms in summer only. The color fades as the summer grows hotter. Large, double and fragrant blossoms are abundant with numerous thin overlapping petals that are highly scented.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Rough
    Leaf Value To Gardener:
    Long-lasting
    Leaf Type:
    Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Opposite
    Leaf Margin:
    Serrate
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    Greyish green pinnate leaves with 5 to 7 leaflets.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Cross Section:
    Round
    Stem Form:
    Straight
    Stem Surface:
    Hairy (pubescent)
    Stem Description:
    Stems are arching and covered with small spines.
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Woodland
    Landscape Theme:
    Cottage Garden
    English Garden
    Design Feature:
    Accent
    Border
    Hedge