Petal Pals
old garden · 1903
Arethusa
Rosa 'Arethusa'
3-5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Often solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
Semi-double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Rich, fruity, tea-like scent
Color Description
Rich, deep pink to soft crimson-pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-5 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep moist but well-drained
Fertilizer
Standard balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season
Pruning
Lightly prune in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy but can be susceptible to black spot in humid conditions
🧬 Pedigree
Cecile Brunner x Unknown