Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
Duchesse de Galliera
3-5 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Clustered
Petal count
Double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Matt
Fragrance Notes
Rich, typical Damask scent.
Color Description
Deep pink to carmine rose
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-5 feet
Spread
3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil, ideally with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, especially during dry spells.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping as needed.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but watch for typical rose pests like aphids and blackspot.