Gallica Rose 'Complicata'

Rosa

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rosa (RO-zuh)
Synonym
Rosa complicata
Rosa gallica complicata
Additional cultivar information
(aka Ariana d'Algier)
Hybridized
Unknown
Registered or introduced
pre 1800
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Bloom Color
Pink blend (pb)
Class
Gallica
Other Details
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Soil pH requirements
Flower Fragrance
Slightly Fragrant
Very Fragrant
Bloom Shape
Single
Habit
Shrub
Patent Information
Non-patented
Other Details
Shade-tolerant
Resistant to black spot
Resistant to mildew
Resistant to rust
Pruning Instructions
Blooms on old wood; prune after flowering
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Ukiah, California

South Dennis, New Jersey

Binghamton, New York

Flat Rock, North Carolina

Ashland, Oregon

Coos Bay, Oregon

Duvall, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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R
(Zone 1) | December 2019 | positive

Gallica 'Complicata' was introduced by Jules Gravereaux, France 1902.

S
Flat Rock, NC (Zone 7b) | July 2004 | positive

We divided the rootballs of some of my mom's plants 2 years ago. They were a little slow starting, but this year(2004), they have really ...Read More

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Duvall, WA (Zone 8B) | February 2004 | positive

This rose only blooms once (but for a long period of time - throughout the month of June and into July in my northwest garden)- and it's ...Read More

P
(Zone 8a) | February 2002 | neutral

This is a large shrub rose needing plenty of space. Of once flowering habit, the flowers are followed by showy hips. Flowers are very fragrant.

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