Cabbage rose (Rosa centifolia)
Care, watering, light and tips for Cabbage rose on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Rosaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 5 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–30 °C
About Cabbage rose
Rosa centifolia, also known as 'hundred-petaled rose' or 'Provence rose', is a deciduous shrub from the Rosaceae family, renowned for its large, very double, and fragrant flowers, ranging from pale to medium pink. Its summer blooms are ideal for essential oil production and for adding a romantic and classic touch to gardens, rose beds, and borders. Its bushy and dense habit makes it perfect as a focal point or in perfumed low hedges.
Native range
Caucasus region
Care tips
It requires full sun (at least 6 hours daily) for abundant flowering and well-drained soil, rich in organic matter, and slightly acidic. Watering should be regular, especially during dry periods, avoiding waterlogging, and annual pruning in late winter is crucial to maintain its shape and stimulate new blooms. A common mistake is failing to protect it from aphids and fungi like powdery mildew, which can severely affect its foliage and flowers.
How to save a dying Cabbage rose
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown, wilting leaves; soft or spotted stems.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Prune dead or diseased stems.
- What kills it
- Overwatering causing root rot or insufficient direct sunlight.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotten and main stem is healthy.