Petal Pals
old garden · 1858
Comte de Chambord
Rosa 'Comte de Chambord'
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Large, 3 to 4 inches
Bloom habit
Usually in small clusters of 3 to 5
Petal count
Very double, 40+ petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Matte and wrinkled
Fragrance Notes
Rich, intense, classic damask fragrance
Color Description
Rich pink or lilac-pink with a lighter edge
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in spring and after each flush
Pruning
Prune back in early spring to encourage bushy growth
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
Baronne Prévost x Portland Rose
🏆 Awards & Recognition
World Federation of Rose Societies Hall of Fame