Petal Pals
old garden · 1887
A. Drawiel
Rosa 'A. Drawiel'
4 to 6 feet (120 to 185 cm)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Large, perfectly formed, globular blooms produced in flushes.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
none
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Matte to semi-glossy
Color Description
Dark crimson or poppy red (dunkelponceau), brightened with carmine highlights; described as one of the most beautiful dark varieties of its time.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet (120 to 185 cm)
Spread
3 to 4 feet (90 to 120 cm)
Soil
Requires organically rich, well-drained, loamy soil with an acidic to neutral pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Fair to average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular deep watering; maintain even moisture without waterlogging the roots.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom cycle.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring. Remove dead or spindly wood and thin out the center of the plant to improve air circulation.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose diseases such as blackspot, powdery mildew, and rust, especially in humid conditions.