Petal Pals
old garden · 1851
David Pradel
Rosa
120-150 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Large, 10-12 cm
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
Double, 26-40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
purple
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Medium to dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Rich, sweet, classic old rose scent.
Color Description
Silvery-pink to lilac-pink with lighter reverse.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
120-150 cm
Spread
90-120 cm
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, consistent watering; keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and again after the first flush.
Pruning
Light prune in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Ulrich Brunner Fils x Merveille de Lyon