Herbs · Everyday herb

Rose

Rosa gallica and Rosa x damascena · also called Apothecary's rose, Damask rose · planet: Moon, Venus and Jupiter, by type

The old fragrant garden rose, grown for its petals, its scent and its orange-red hips.

In the garden

Full sun, rich soil, good air flow. Prune in late winter and feed in spring. Choose old, scented types for petals.

In the kitchen

Use only unsprayed petals: in jam, syrup, rose water, Turkish delight and shortbread. Rose hips can be made into syrup.

Take care

• Use only roses that have not been sprayed with chemicals.
• Rose hips have fine irritating hairs inside; strain syrups through cloth.

Folklore and garden information only, not medical advice. Do not eat or use any plant unless you are certain what it is and that it is safe for you. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, on medicine, or choosing for children or pets.

Where to buy

Dried herb

• Mountain Rose Herbs Organic dried herbs and botanicals.
• Starwest Botanicals Bulk dried herbs, spices and teas.

Seeds

• Botanical Interests Seed packets for herb and flower gardens.
• Burpee Seeds and young plants.
• Park Seed Seeds and live plants. Search for the herb once you are on their site.

Live plants

• Burpee Seeds and young plants.
• Park Seed Seeds and live plants. Search for the herb once you are on their site.

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