Petal Pals
shrub · 1969
Chaucer
Rosa 'Chaucer'
100-120 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Borne in small clusters or singly on short stems.
Petal count
Very full (40+ petals)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Semi-matte
Fragrance Notes
Rich, old rose scent with a hint of myrrh.
Color Description
Soft pink, often fading to a paler shade.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
100-120 cm
Spread
90-120 cm
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping the soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Requires regular feeding with a balanced rose fertilizer throughout the growing season.
Pruning
Lightly prune in early spring to shape the shrub and remove dead or diseased wood.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, though can be susceptible to typical rose ailments like blackspot if conditions are poor.
🧬 Pedigree
Wife of Bath x Seedling