Rose - Gallipoli Centenary Rose

Common Name:
Rose 'Gallipoli Centenary Rose'

Description:
Rose 'Gallipoli Centenary Rose' is a striking modern shrub rose released in 2015 to commemorate the ANZAC centenary. Bred by Kordes in Germany, it was selected for its strong performance in Australian conditions and its meaningful symbolism. This variety produces large, elegant blooms in a deep, velvet red that holds its colour beautifully in the sun without fading. The flowers appear both singly and in clusters, offering a sophisticated look with a light, pleasant fragrance. Flowering begins in late spring and continues reliably through summer into autumn. The plant forms a tidy, upright shrub with glossy dark green foliage and very few thorns, making it suitable for planting along borders, as a low hedge, or as a feature in mixed garden beds. It is also a popular choice for commemorative plantings due to its name and rich, symbolic colour. With strong disease resistance and minimal maintenance needs, it performs particularly well in Melbourne gardens.

Form:
Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:
Height: approximately 120–150 cm
Width: approximately 80–120 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Late Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn
Repeat flowering over a long season

Flower Colour:
Deep velvet red

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Hedging
Perennial (repeat-flowering)
Disease Resistant
Lightly Scented
Low Maintenance
Nearly Thornless
Ideal for Mass Planting or Specimen Use

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:
Lavender
Salvia
Nepeta (Catmint)
Hardy geraniums
Ornamental grasses