Petal Pals
Reference photo
old garden · Year unknown
Duchess of Bedford
✦ strong fragrance
4-6 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
large
Bloom habit
solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
fully double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
matte
Fragrance Notes
intense, classic damask fragrance
Color Description
deep crimson-red to dark velvety red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-6 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
well-draining, fertile soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season
Pruning
prune in spring to shape and remove dead wood
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to black spot and powdery mildew
🧬 Pedigree
unknown