Petal Pals
Reference photo
old garden · 1840
Duc de Cambridge
Rosa 'Duc de Cambridge'
Jean Laffay✦ strong fragrance
4-5 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
clustered
Petal count
very double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
purple
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
matte
Fragrance Notes
intense, classic damask fragrance
Color Description
deep crimson-purple with violet shades
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-5 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
fertile, well-drained soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
regular
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer
Pruning
prune in late winter or early spring
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and mildew if not managed
🧬 Pedigree
unknown