Petal Pals
old garden · 1821
Bourbon Rose
Rosa × borboniana
4-6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
clusters
Petal count
many
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
intense, classic old rose scent
Color Description
typically shades of pink, crimson, or violet-red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-6 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
well-draining, fertile, loamy soil with neutral to slightly acidic pH
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer applied monthly during growing season
Pruning
requires light pruning in early spring to shape and maintain vigor
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to black spot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
none