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Spring–Summer
Red Rose
Rosa gallica
Family: Rosaceae
Floralrosehoney
SeasonSpring–Summer
OriginEurope, western Asia
IntensityVery Strong
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Floral · Spring–Summer bloomer
The red rose is perfumery's most coveted bloom, its velvety petals saturated with a warm, complex fragrance that has symbolised passionate love across every culture for millennia.
Symbolism & Meaning
love, passion, beauty
In the Victorian language of flowers, red rose means “Love and desire”.
Habitat & Environment
Europe, western Asia
Red Rose is native to Europe, western Asia.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameRosa gallica
- FamilyRosaceae
- Native ToEurope, western Asia
- Bloom SeasonSpring–Summer
- LifespanPerennial
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