Petal Pals
Reference photo
old garden · 1865
Duchesse d'Orléans
Rosa 'Duchesse d'Orléans'
✦ strong fragrance
100-150 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
usually solitary
Petal count
very full
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
matte
Fragrance Notes
intense, rich damask fragrance
Color Description
deep pink, salmon, and lilac shades with lighter edges
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
100-150 cm
Spread
90-120 cm
Soil
well-draining, rich, loamy soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer during growing season
Pruning
moderate pruning in spring
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and rust
🧬 Pedigree
unknown