Petal Pals
old garden · 1862
Deuil du Dr. Reynaud
Rosa
3-5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
Usually borne in small clusters or singly.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark matte green
Foliage surface
Matte
Fragrance Notes
Rich, spicy old rose fragrance.
Color Description
Deep crimson-purple, often shading to a darker velvety center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-5 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
Fertile, well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water is needed, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer once in early spring and again after the first major flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the shrub.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown