';'Autumn Damask'

'Autumn Damask'

(Pronounced: AW-tum DAM-ask)

ALSO KNOWN AS:

'Autumn Damask' , 'Castilian' , 'Four Seasons' , 'Old Castilian' , 'Quatre Saisons' , R. bifera , R. bifera semperflorens , R. damascenca bifera , R. damascenca semperflorens , R. semperflorens , 'Rose des Quatre Saisons' , 'Rose of Castille'

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'Autumn Damask' is a very old rose of many names, that was known in Europe before 1819.

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'Autumn Damask' is the only old European rose that repeats. Its double blooms open bright rose pink and gradually fade, exhibiting shades of mauve.

GENERAL
INFORMATION:
Autumn Damask' is a very ancient rose, thought to be the Four-Seasons Rose of Paestum mentioned by classical writers. Its large, double, light pink, very fragrant blooms are borne in small clusters on arching canes.

BOTANICAL
GROUP:
Gallicanae

GROUP:
OGR

CLASS:
D

SEED
PARENT:
Unknown

POLLEN
PARENT:
Unknown

BREEDER:
Unknown

INTRODUCED:
'Autumn Damask' is a very ancient rose, thought to be the Four-Seasons Rose of Paestum mentioned by classical writers.

DATE:
Before 1819

PLANT SIZE
AND FORM:
Height:    3 '     to    4 '           Width:    4 '     to    4 '

'Autumn Damask' forms a mounding shrub 3' to 4' in height and 4' wide.

FOLIAGE
DESCRIPTION:
The foliage is grayish medium green and leathery.

FOLIAGE
FRAGRANCE:
None.

BLOOM
FREQUENCY:
Repeat. 'Autumn Damask' starts blooming in April in the Texas Hill Country and repeats with scattered blooms throughout he summer and into the fall.

BLOOM
DESCRIPTION: Flower Size:    3.00"      to      4.00"           Cluster Size:    3      to      5           Petal Count:    40 to 50

'Autumn Damask' flowers are double with ruffled, muddled, silky petals and golden stamens in a compact central area.

BLOOM
COLOR:
mp - Medium pink. 'Autumn Damask' blooms open bright rose pink and gradually fade, exhibiting shades of mauve.

COLOR VARIATION:
None.

FRAGRANCE:
vf - Very fragrant. 'Autumn Damask' has one of the finest of Damask rose scents.

HIPS:
None Observed

CLIMATE:
Zones 5 - 9

CULTURE:
'Autumn Damask' tolerates poorer soils. It likes heat and responds well to mulch and drip irrigation. It is somewhat susceptible to mildew.

PROPAGATION:
'Autumn Damask' is easily propagated from cuttings.

OTHER
CHARACTERISTICS:

    ** Tolerant of poorer soils
    ** Suitable for hedging and fence rows
    ** Suitable for growing into trees
    ** Susceptible to mildew
    ** Suitable for planting in woodlands settings
    ** Availability is limited
Because of its strong fragrance 'Autumn Damask' is excellent for making pot-pourri.

ANECDOTAL
INFORMATION:
'Autumn Damask' is one of the parents of the Hybrid Perpetual roses. 'Perpetual White Moss' is a sport of this rose

REFERENCES:
American Rose Society. Modern Roses XI. Shreveport, Louisiana: American Rose Society. 2000, p. 33.

Antique Rose Emporium. The Antique Rose Emporium 1988 Catalog. Independence, Texas: Antique Rose Emporium. 1988, p. 12.

Barnard, Loretta, ed.. 500 Popular Roses for American Gardens. Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational Series, Inc.. 1997, pp. 92-94.

Beales, Peter. Classic Roses. New York: Henry Holt & Company. 1997, pp. 8, 12, 14, 135, 173.

Druitt, Liz. The Organic Rose Garden. Dallas, TX: Taylor Publishing Company. 1996, pp. 97, 110-111.

Welch, William C.. Antique Roses for the South. Dallas: Taylor Publishing. 1990, pp. 120, 147, 159.

Welch, William C.. Perennial Garden Color. Dallas: Taylor Publishing. 1989, pp. 219, 230, 238.

GENERAL INFORMATION:	Autumn Damask' is a very ancient rose, thought to be the Four-Seasons Rose of Paestum mentioned by classical writers. Its large, double, light pink, very fragrant blooms are borne in small clusters on arching canes.
BOTANICAL GROUP:	Gallicanae
GROUP:	OGR
CLASS:	D
SEED PARENT:	Unknown
POLLEN PARENT:	Unknown
BREEDER:	Unknown
INTRODUCED:	'Autumn Damask' is a very ancient rose, thought to be the Four-Seasons Rose of Paestum mentioned by classical writers.
DATE:	Before 1819
PLANT SIZE AND FORM:	Height: 3 ' to 4 ' Width: 4 ' to 4 ' 'Autumn Damask' forms a mounding shrub 3' to 4' in height and 4' wide.
FOLIAGE DESCRIPTION:	The foliage is grayish medium green and leathery.
FOLIAGE FRAGRANCE:	None.
BLOOM FREQUENCY:	Repeat. 'Autumn Damask' starts blooming in April in the Texas Hill Country and repeats with scattered blooms throughout he summer and into the fall.
BLOOM DESCRIPTION:	Flower Size: 3.00" to 4.00" Cluster Size: 3 to 5 Petal Count: 40 to 50 'Autumn Damask' flowers are double with ruffled, muddled, silky petals and golden stamens in a compact central area.
BLOOM COLOR:	mp - Medium pink. 'Autumn Damask' blooms open bright rose pink and gradually fade, exhibiting shades of mauve.
COLOR VARIATION:	None.
FRAGRANCE:	vf - Very fragrant. 'Autumn Damask' has one of the finest of Damask rose scents.
HIPS:	None Observed
CLIMATE:	Zones 5 - 9
CULTURE:	'Autumn Damask' tolerates poorer soils. It likes heat and responds well to mulch and drip irrigation. It is somewhat susceptible to mildew.
PROPAGATION:	'Autumn Damask' is easily propagated from cuttings.
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:	Tolerant of poorer soils Suitable for hedging and fence rows Suitable for growing into trees Susceptible to mildew Suitable for planting in woodlands settings Availability is limited Because of its strong fragrance 'Autumn Damask' is excellent for making pot-pourri.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION:	'Autumn Damask' is one of the parents of the Hybrid Perpetual roses. 'Perpetual White Moss' is a sport of this rose
REFERENCES:	American Rose Society. Modern Roses XI. Shreveport, Louisiana: American Rose Society. 2000, p. 33. Antique Rose Emporium. The Antique Rose Emporium 1988 Catalog. Independence, Texas: Antique Rose Emporium. 1988, p. 12. Barnard, Loretta, ed.. 500 Popular Roses for American Gardens. Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational Series, Inc.. 1997, pp. 92-94. Beales, Peter. Classic Roses. New York: Henry Holt & Company. 1997, pp. 8, 12, 14, 135, 173. Druitt, Liz. The Organic Rose Garden. Dallas, TX: Taylor Publishing Company. 1996, pp. 97, 110-111. Welch, William C.. Antique Roses for the South. Dallas: Taylor Publishing. 1990, pp. 120, 147, 159. Welch, William C.. Perennial Garden Color. Dallas: Taylor Publishing. 1989, pp. 219, 230, 238.