Petal Pals
old garden · 1817
Blanche de Belgique
Rosa 'Blanche de Belgique'
4-6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium to large
Bloom habit
Blooms singly or in small clusters.
Petal count
Full (40+ petals)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Intense, classic old rose fragrance with hints of myrrh.
Color Description
A very pale pink to blush white, often described as opening to a creamy white with faint pink blush.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-6 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, especially during dry periods.
Fertilizer
Feed in spring and again in midsummer with a balanced rose fertilizer.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or crossing branches and to shape the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and powdery mildew; monitor for aphids and spider mites.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown