Originally from Syria, Rosa damascena was introduced in 1500 during the invasion by the Turks. The cultivated variety is the variety triginpetala, called the Kazanlak’s rose. Kazanlak is the city where the flower is celebrated every first weekend of June. Here will we will depart to the next journey on  my trip

Thank you to  Pierre Benard of www.osmoart.com and to www.xerjoff.com for this draw

The winner is Kathyrn who chose Lua and Oesel. Please email michelyn@cafleurebon.com  by July 5, 2011  with your choices and Bulgaria as the subject line.