The Damask rose group (bot. Rosa × damascena) is a cultivated variety of rose originating from Asia Minor. They are particularly famous for their distinctive fragrance, which is described as intensely floral and rosy, bright, with a hint of green and only a subtle sweetness.
Damask roses are among the old rose varieties and were already known and cultivated in antiquity, particularly in the Persian Empire. They then found their way into European gardens via France in the 13th century, brought by the Crusaders, and became an integral part of courtly garden culture. Today, the main growing regions are in Bulgaria, Iran and Turkey. In Bulgaria’s Rose Valley, approximately 1.5 tonnes of rose oil are distilled each year.
Damask rose Orpur®
Damask rose Orpur® is a variant of Damask rose.
