Gloire de Guilan old rose

Gloire de Guilan

Rediscovered in 1949 by Nancy Lindasay, this Damascena rose come from Iran and its blooms are light pink, very fragrant, full, very double and with a petal count of 40-60. It was well-known in ancient times for being used for the extraction of essential oils. Grows to a height of 180 cm and a width of 120 cm; quite healthy, it has light green leaves. The adult plants can easily produce up to 650-700 blooms in their only one flowering season.