Petal Pals
old garden · 1850
Comte de Montalivet
Rosa
4-5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium to large
Bloom habit
Usually borne in clusters.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Rich, old rose scent.
Color Description
Deep crimson or purple-red with lighter pink edges.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-5 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Average for its class.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, especially during dry spells.
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and mid-summer.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or crossing wood; light shaping after blooming.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but susceptible to standard rose pests like aphids or blackspot in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown