Petal Pals
old garden · 1824
Duchesse de Montebello
Rosa 'Duchesse de Montebello'
120-150 cm
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–8
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Small clusters of flowers on short stems.
Petal count
Double, very full
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Matt
Fragrance Notes
Very sweet, complex, and spicy fragrance.
Color Description
Soft pink, fading to a lighter, silvery-pink towards the edges.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
120-150 cm
Spread
90-120 cm
Soil
Rich, fertile, well-draining soil with consistent moisture.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–8
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, especially during dry spells.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom.
Pruning
Prune after flowering in mid-summer; remove old wood and shape as needed.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, though can be prone to black spot in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Award of Garden Merit (AGM) by the Royal Horticultural Society.