Petal Pals
old garden · 1989
Colchester Beauty
Rosa
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Typically solitary or in small clusters.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Matte to semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Classic old rose scent.
Color Description
Deep crimson or dark red with darker velvety shadings.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead or damaged wood and shape the shrub.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but watch for black spot and aphids.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown