Petal Pals
old garden · 1810
Cabbage Rose
Rosa centifolia
4 to 6 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
clustered, often nodding
Petal count
very high, often over 100
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
dull, rugose
Fragrance Notes
distinctive, classic damask rose scent
Color Description
soft pink to mauve pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
well-draining, rich loamy soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
fair
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer applied in spring and early summer
Pruning
prune in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and maintain shape
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to black spot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
unknown