Petal Pals
old garden · 1861
Charles Lefèbvre
Rosa 'Charles Lefèbvre'
4-6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
large
Bloom habit
usually solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
full, 26-40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery, matte
Fragrance Notes
rich, old rose damask fragrance
Color Description
deep crimson, often with purple or velvet shading
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-6 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
rich, loamy, well-draining soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
regularly to maintain moist, well-draining soil
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer applied throughout the growing season
Pruning
prune in early spring, removing dead or crossing wood
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
General Jacqueminot x Napoleon III