Rosa x centifolia the Provence rose, cabbage rose, May rose or Rose de Mai is a hybrid rose developed by Dutch breeders in the period between the 17th century and the 19th century or earlier. The plants are shrubby in appearance, growing 5 - 6.5 feet tall with grayish green foliage. The plant is highly scented, flowers are usually pink, less often white to dark red purple. In the French city of Grasse the flowers are widely cultivated for the fragrance in the production of rose oil commonly used in perfumery which Grasse is known.
The May meeting of the Southwest Oregon Rose Society will be Thursday May 7, 2026 starting at 6PM at 1865 Thompson Road Coos Bay, OR. Dinner will be in The Lucky Star restaurant located at the corner of Hwy 101 and 3480 Trement Ave. North Bend starting at 4:30pm. The office of Dr. Reagan is located next to Bay Area Hospital, blue house on the same side of the street as the hospital. Additional parking is available across the street at Bay Clinic.
Several items will be discussed. The May plant sale at Farr's will be May 9th. Several volunteers with pickups are needed to transport plant pots from Dr. Reagan's office after tagging with sale prices prior to the sale. Masking tape and waterproof pens will be provided.
Also on the agenda will be preliminary plans for the June Rose Show.
Dessert and coffee will be provided at the office.
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If you have questions about the Southwest Oregon Rose Society please contact Ed and Mary Anne Kreutzer by phone 541 572-3426 or email ednmarykreutzer@gmail.com.
Corinne Clifton can be reached by phone: 541 347-1135 or email: rose.editor@hotmail.com