Pink centifolia

Rosa centifolia, the hundred-petalled rose, is a plant from the rose family that was originally native to Morocco, Tunisia, Italy and France. This original form (Rosa × centifolia L.) was further developed at the end of the 16th century, probably in Holland through various crosses. It is a hybrid of four wild species (R. gallica, R. moschata, phoenicia, R. canina), and is now the parent form of the European noble roses.

The petals and rose petals are used phytotherapeutically. In addition to Rosa centifolia, each of the vinegar roses and Damask roses are also used.

Rosa centifolia is a shrub up to 2 m high with lush flowers that grow in groups. The centifolia is one of the old roses. Their pleasantly fragrant flowers range from whitish, pink to dark red. The petals of the centifolia are used to obtain rose oil and rose water, for cosmetic purposes and perfume, as well as for the preparation of rose jam.

Various extracts from the flowers are used in cosmetics

• Rosa centifolia extract is the flower extract of the plant
• Rosa centifolia oil is the oil obtained from the flowers by steam distillation.
• Rosa centifolia water is the aqueous solution of the fragrances from the flowers.