Petal Pals
old garden · 1856
Duchesse de Verneuil
Rosa
3 to 4 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
Usually in clusters
Petal count
Double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Matte
Fragrance Notes
Rich, typical Damask fragrance.
Color Description
Silvery pink, often fading to a paler blush.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil, ideally loamy.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, especially during dry spells.
Fertilizer
Standard balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping as needed.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, typical rose pests like aphids may occur.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown