Petal Pals
Reference photo
old garden · 1858
Ardoisée de Lyon
Rosa 'Ardoisée de Lyon'
Frédéric Damaizin; Jacques Plantier✦ strong fragrance
3-5 ft
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
often solitary, sometimes clusters
Petal count
full
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
purple
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
intense, rich fragrance
Color Description
deep slate-purple to crimson-red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-5 ft
Spread
2-3 ft
Soil
well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
poor
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer
Pruning
prune in early spring
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
unknown