Petal Pals
old garden · 1854
Duchesse de Cambacérès
Rosa
4 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium to large
Bloom habit
Usually borne in small clusters
Petal count
Double, full, and cupped
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Matte to semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Rich, damask-like fragrance
Color Description
Vivid deep pink to crimson red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 5 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, especially during dry spells
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and after the first flush of blooms
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping the bush
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy but may be susceptible to black spot in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown