Petal Pals
old garden · 1856
Botzaris
Rosa damascena
4-5 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
clustered
Petal count
double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
upright
Color
white
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
matte
Fragrance Notes
very fragrant with typical damask scent
Color Description
pure white blooms often showing a button eye
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-5 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
well-drained fertile soil with consistent moisture
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and after the first flush
Pruning
prune lightly after spring flowering
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot if conditions are humid
🧬 Pedigree
unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
none