What spacing and intercrop options work for damask rose and how long do plants last?

Damask rose is a perennial bush planted at a spacing that gives the bushes room to spread and be picked easily, commonly in rows with enough gap to walk and harvest, and once established the planting can yield petals for many years, often a good number of years before replanting. Because it takes the first year or two to build up to full petal yield, some growers use the wide inter row space in the early years for a short intercrop to earn something while the roses establish, as long as the intercrop does not compete heavily for water and nutrients. The plot needs good drainage and regular pruning to keep the bushes productive and easy to harvest. For the exact spacing, suitable intercrop and pruning schedule in your hill conditions, confirm with your KVK or horticulture office, since it depends on your variety, soil and water.