Petal Pals
other · 1874
Duchess of Edinburgh
Rosa 'Duchess of Edinburgh'
Up to 3-4 feet
Height
Seasonal
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
seasonal
Habit
upright
Color
white
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Mid to dark green.
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, tea-like scent.
Color Description
Pure white, sometimes with a slight lemon or cream tint in the center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
Up to 3-4 feet
Spread
Up to 3 feet
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or diseased wood and thinning out crowded branches.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to blackspot and mildew if conditions are damp.
🧬 Pedigree
Sport of 'Belle Lyonnaise'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Not specified