Petal Pals
Reference photo
old garden · 1820
Duc de Bordeaux
Rosa gallica 'Duc de Bordeaux'
✦ strong fragrance
4 to 5 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
clustered
Petal count
full
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
intense, classic old rose scent
Color Description
deep crimson to purplish red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 5 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
well-draining fertile soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer
Pruning
prune in early spring
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and rust