Petal Pals
old garden · 1867
Ball of Snow
Rosa 'Boule de Neige'
4-5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
often produced in clusters of 3-5
Petal count
double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
white
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
sweet, clean, classic old rose fragrance
Color Description
pure white, sometimes with a soft crimson tinge in the center of the bud
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-5 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average water needs, keep soil moist but well-drained
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer during growing season
Pruning
prune in early spring, remove dead wood and old canes
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions
🧬 Pedigree
Blanche Lafitte x Sappho
🏆 Awards & Recognition
none