Petal Pals
old garden · 1840
Cardinal de Richelieu
Rosa 'Cardinal de Richelieu'
1.2m - 1.5m
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
cluster-flowered
Petal count
double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
upright
Color
purple
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
dull
Fragrance Notes
sweet, honey-like fragrance
Color Description
deep velvety purple, fading to a lighter violet-magenta
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1.2m - 1.5m
Spread
1.0m - 1.2m
Soil
well-draining, rich loam
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
fair
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
consistent moisture, avoid overhead watering
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and after the first flush
Pruning
prune after flowering
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to powdery mildew
🧬 Pedigree
likely a hybrid of R. gallica
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Award of Garden Merit