Petal Pals
Reference photo
old garden · 1824
Duc de Guiche
Rosa gallica
Jean Prévost✦ 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
flat, quartered
Petal count
double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
purple
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
intense old rose scent
Color Description
deep crimson-purple with violet shades
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-5 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
well-drained loam
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer in early spring
Pruning
prune after flowering
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot in humid climates
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Award of Garden Merit (1993)