Petal Pals
old garden · 1885
Comte de Mortemart
Rosa
3 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Large, full blooms usually solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
blush
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Matte
Fragrance Notes
Very fragrant, typical damask rose scent
Color Description
Delicate pale pink, fading to almost white at edges
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 5 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with organic matter
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep soil moist but well drained
Fertilizer
Requires a balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season
Pruning
Prune in early spring, remove dead or diseased wood and thin crossing canes
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown