Petal Pals
old garden · 1892
Comtesse Festetics Hamilton
Rosa 'Comtesse Festetics Hamilton'
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
often borne in clusters
Petal count
very full
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
matte
Fragrance Notes
intense, rich old rose scent
Color Description
carmine pink to deep rose-pink with lighter edges
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
3 feet
Soil
well-draining, slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season
Pruning
light pruning in spring to maintain shape
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to black spot in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
unspecified Bourbon/China lineage