{"product_id":"damascus-rose-mixed-10-grow-bag","title":"Damascus Rose Mixed - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Damascus Rose (Rosa damascena) is a classic old-world rose famed for its intensely fragrant, soft-pink, double blooms. In India it is the backbone of the traditional attar (rose-oil) and rose-water industry, most notably around Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh, and is widely grown in cooler parts of the country for cut flowers and edible petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows as an upright, thorny, deciduous shrub reaching 1.5-2 metres, with grey-green pinnate foliage. The main flush of bloom comes in spring (March-April in north India), with the heaviest fragrance in the cool early morning hours when flowers are harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond perfumery, its petals are used to make gulkand, rose syrup (sharbat), rose water for cooking and worship, and herbal preparations. It is a hardy, rewarding plant for gardeners who can give it full sun and well-drained, fertile soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiddle East (Syria \/ Caucasus region); cultivated worldwide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5-2.2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous, pinnate, grey-green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft pink to light rose-pink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring (March-April in north India); main single flush\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperate to subtropical; needs cool winters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun; at least 6 hours of direct light daily for good flowering and fragrance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater regularly to keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged; 2-3 times a week in summer, less in winter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep, fertile, well-drained loamy soil enriched with organic matter; pH 6.0-7.0.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives at 15-28°C; tolerates Indian heat with care but needs a cool winter for a good spring bloom.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; avoid prolonged high humidity which encourages fungal disease.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed with well-rotted FYM\/compost plus balanced NPK during growth; apply again after winter pruning.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard-prune in winter dormancy (Dec-Jan), removing dead, weak and crossing wood to encourage strong spring flowering.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIf container-grown, repot every 1-2 years during winter dormancy into a larger pot with fresh soil.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagated from hardwood or semi-hardwood cuttings, layering, or budding; cuttings are easiest.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatch for aphids, thrips and red spider mites; powdery mildew and black spot in humid conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic; petals are edible and used in food, so safe around children and pets.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Damascus Rose is among the most useful roses in India:\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Distilled for attar (rose essential oil) and rose water (gulab jal).\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Petals made into gulkand, rose sharbat and rose-petal jam.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Flowers used in worship, garlands and festive decoration.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Dried petals used in herbal teas, potpourri and Ayurvedic preparations.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Grown as a fragrant ornamental and cut-flower shrub.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Plant or transplant during the cool season (October-February) so roots establish before summer.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mulch the base with compost or dry leaves to conserve moisture and keep roots cool through the Indian summer.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Prune hard in December-January; the resulting new growth carries the spring (March-April) flush of fragrant blooms.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Harvest flowers in the early morning when fragrance and oil content peak. In hot plains, give afternoon shade and consistent watering during peak summer.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my Damascus Rose not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt usually needs full sun (6\u0026amp;#43; hours), a hard winter pruning in Dec-Jan, and a cool winter spell. The main bloom comes once in spring (March-April), so insufficient sun or skipped pruning are the common reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use Damascus Rose petals for gulkand or rose water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Rosa damascena is the traditional variety used for attar, rose water and gulkand. Harvest fragrant, freshly opened petals in the early morning for best aroma and oil content.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan the Damascus Rose grow in hot Indian plains?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, but it performs best where winters are cool. In hot plains give it morning sun with afternoon shade, mulch the roots, and water consistently through summer to keep it healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51048207843574,"sku":"PLT-DAMASCUSROSE-B10-MIX","price":25.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-damascus-rose-scented-rose-any-color-plant.jpg?v=1782711161","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/damascus-rose-mixed-10-grow-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}