Petal Pals
old garden · 1854
À Longs Pédoncules
Rosa 'À Longs Pédoncules'
5' to 6'
Height
Once
Blooming
Part shade
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium (approx. 3")
Bloom habit
Borne in small clusters on long, mossy stalks.
Petal count
Double (17-40 petals)
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
vigorous
Color
lavender
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Light greyish-green
Foliage surface
Matte / Dull
Fragrance Notes
Highly fragrant with a classic, sweet Old Rose scent.
Color Description
Soft lilac-pink to pale pink double flowers; globular buds are characterized by heavy green mossing on very long peduncles.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Partial shade
Height
5' to 6'
Spread
4'
Soil
Adaptable to most soil types, including poor soil, but performs best in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, acidic to neutral soils.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Fair to Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering is required to maintain consistently moist but well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer to support healthy growth and foliage.
Pruning
Minimal pruning needed; prune after flowering in late summer to remove old wood and maintain shape. Avoid winter pruning to preserve next year's blooms.
Pests & Diseases
Generally robust but can be susceptible to powdery mildew or blackspot in humid conditions; benefits from good air circulation.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown; likely a Centifolia hybrid.