Gruss an Teplitz
An old, deep-crimson, strongly fragrant garden rose that became the traditional workhorse scented loose-flower variety across much of India, grown for garlands, worship and oil extraction.
Quick facts
- Crop
- Rose (Gulab)
- Type
- Traditional scented garden/loose-flower rose
- Season
- All seasons
- Maturity period
- Perennial; hardy and free-flowering
- Expected yield
- Heavy, continuous fragrant loose flowers
- Suitable soil
- All soils
- Release
- Old/heritage scented rose, widely grown across India as a traditional variety
About this variety
Gruss an Teplitz is an old, deep-crimson, strongly fragrant garden rose (a historic China/Bourbon-type rose) that became the traditional workhorse scented loose-flower variety across much of India. Grown for garlands, worship and essential-oil extraction, it remains widely planted as a hardy, free-flowering local favourite. It is one of the classic "local scented roses" that make up a large share of the open-field loose-flower area in several states.
Key characteristics
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
Perennial; hardy and free-flowering
Expected yield
Heavy, continuous fragrant loose flowers
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
Pest & disease considerations
Major diseases
- Hardy and widely adapted
Advantages & considerations
Why farmers may choose it
- Strongly fragrant, deep-crimson flowers for garlands, worship and oil.
- Hardy, free-flowering and widely adapted тАФ a dependable traditional choice.
Things to consider
- An older variety without the documented yield/resistance figures of the newer Arka releases; grown for fragrance and hardiness.
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for тАФ check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Karnataka
- Maharashtra
- Uttar Pradesh
- Rajasthan