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Rosa damascena Trigintipetala - Damask Rose

Rosa x damascena Trigintipetala (Kazanlik)
Damask Rose

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After one year, both fields of plants are full of flowers now! I took them for herbal tea, blissful!

Qian, 15/05/2023

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The Bulgarian rose essential oil is a legendary bush cultivated in the Kazanlăk region for its richness in essential oils. This upright bush, about the size of a man, produces a single flowering in the summer with a powerful fragrance. The semi-double, slightly loose roses are 6 cm (2.4 in) wide and comprise 30 pale pink petals, hence, it is also known as Trigintipetala. When cultivated, it requires deep and fertile soil, which is relatively moist and has a very sunny exposure. The bush can freeze during particularly harsh winters.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
1.80 m
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time February to April, October to November
Recommended planting time January to April, September to December
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Description

The old damask rose Trigintipetala , also known as Rosa Kazanlik or Kazanlak, is a bush rose imported from Turkey to Bulgaria, where it is still cultivated for the richness of its rose essential oil. The habit is upright but flexible, the plant is robust and healthy, adorned with deciduous, light green foliage. This Damask rose offers a powerfully scented summer flowering, which reminds some noses of the fragrance of synthetic perfumes. Its semi-double tender pink flowers bloom abundantly in June-July. In the garden, this vigorous rose will integrate perfectly into a free hedge.

 

The Damask rose is a botanic species of unknown origin, brought to Germany in 1889 by Dr. De Kriek. Some traces of this variety can be found as early as 1689. It is extensively cultivated in the mountainous valley of Kazanlăk, Bulgaria, which nowadays makes up the main production region.

This bush with a rather upright bushy habit reaches approximately 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) in height and 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) in width, and shows rapid growth. Its mostly mossy branches bear deciduous foliage, divided into light green leaflets, and are remarkably healthy. It blooms abundantly in June-July, with slightly loose flowers, of medium size reaching 6-7 cm (2.4 - 2.8 in) in diameter. Each one is composed of 30 petals of a diaphanous pink. At the opening, the centre of the corolla presents a small bud composed of small folded petals. At full bloom, the well-opened corolla reveals a beautiful heart of golden yellow stamens. These roses have a strong and pleasant fragrance made up of over 400 different components. The scent remains even after the flowers have dried or faded. To grow to their full potential, this type of rose requires ample space.

The perfume industry was transformed after the study of the chemical compounds found in the 'Trigintipetala' rose. These compounds produce different scents, allowing perfumers to create unique fragrances. One popular example is 'Poison' by Dior, released in 1985, which contains damascenone - a highly potent olfactory compound. 

Although hybrid roses have become more popular, botanical roses are still hardy plants with a rich history. Roses like the Kazanlik have earned a place in gardens as collector's items. They are perfect for lovers of ancient and botanical roses, as well as for fragrant gardens and flowering hedges. They can be used to create stunning summer-blooming shrub borders and landscape hedges, and when mixed with buddleias, white spireas, abelias, or deutzias, they add to the garden's vitality. To plant them, it's essential to maintain a distance of 1 metre between each bush. If you have enough space, English, Old or Shrub roses look lovely planted in groups of three. They will grow together to form a lavish bush, blooming generously.

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Rosa damascena Trigintipetala - Damask Rose (Flowering) Flowering
Rosa damascena Trigintipetala - Damask Rose (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.80 m
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time June to July
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 6 cm
Fragrance Very fragrant, parfum entêtant de rose, très puissant.
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms
Fruit colour red

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Rosa

Species

x damascena

Cultivar

Trigintipetala (Kazanlik)

Family

Rosaceae

Other common names

Damask Rose

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Rootstock

Rosa canina Laxa (Wrapped bare root, 4L/5L pot)

Product reference835822

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Planting and care

To grow your Trigintipetala Rose successfully, find a spot with lots of sun or shade. Damask roses can handle many conditions, but they prefer soil that is not too dry or has too much limestone. Your rose should grow well in any garden as long as the soil is deep, fertile, and well-cultivated. 

To plant your rose, work the soil until it is crumbly and add an amendment to the bottom of the planting hole, such as blood, fish and bone. After planting, water generously to eliminate any air pockets, and continue to water regularly for several weeks to help the roots establish. 

The Kazanlik rose is delicate and may be damaged during very cold winters. To prune old roses, remove faded flowers unless you want to keep the decorative berries. Be careful not to prune in a way that alters the bushy shape of the plant. However, in late winter (March), it's recommended to remove branches in the centre of the bush that may overwhelm it.

When summer ends, roses may develop spots that make them look unsightly. These spots are natural and do not harm the rose's growth.

Planting period

Best planting time February to April, October to November
Recommended planting time January to April, September to December

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Back of border, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Deep, well cultivated, fertile, and light

Care

Pruning instructions When it comes to pruning old roses, the main task is to remove the faded flowers as they appear, unless you want to keep the decorative hips. It's better to avoid pruning it too much, to maintain its natural bushy shape. However, in late winter (around March), you can remove the branches located in the middle of the bush that may tend to suffocate it.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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