First for the autumn damask rose. It is a repeat bloomer and thus a rarity among old European roses most of which flower only once a year. Legend has it that this rose, having disappeared from Europe, was reintroduced by French crusaders from the city of Damascus from where it got its name.

First for the autumn damask rose. A repeat bloomer and thus a rarity among old European roses since most of them flower only once a year. Legend has it that the rose, having disappeared from Europe, was reintroduced by French crusaders from the city of Damascus from where it got its name.