#rosacomplicata

Before the Rose. I have always been a bit jealous of the know-it-alls who know (or claim they know) a rose from just a few leaves and stems. The only ones I know are those I have been given over the years, but the numbers are growing and the names are fading, so as a reminder to myself, I post them here. These, I believe, are the leaves of Rosa complicata. #roses #rosacomplicata #antiqueroses #lamacchinafissa #mezzogiardiniere (presso La Macchina Fissa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbvI_OnoVdl/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Rosa complicata. Rose people say this Gallica rose has unknown origins. I can't even understand what the "Unknown, Prior to 1902." on the David Austin site means, exactly. I guess it was first documented in 1902, but people know it is older and no known breeder is behind its appearance. Looks almost wild and ancient, anyway, doesn't it? #roselovers #rosagallica #rosacomplicata #antiqueroses #rosaceae #rosehips #oldroses #lamacchinafissa #ruralitalianhouses (presso La Macchina Fissa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_9jBPSgstW/?igshid=1xd2o5pwml50r