Petal Pals
old garden · 1837
Duc de Fitzjames
Rosa 'Duc de Fitz-James'
4 to 6 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium to large
Bloom habit
often blooms in clusters
Petal count
very double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
upright
Color
purple
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
matte
Fragrance Notes
intense, rich, classic damask rose fragrance
Color Description
deep crimson-purple fading to lighter shades with age
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
well-drained, fertile soil with neutral to slightly acidic pH
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and after the first flush
Pruning
prune lightly after the main flush of blooms
Pests & Diseases
generally healthy but may be susceptible to black spot if conditions are poor
🧬 Pedigree
unknown