Petal Pals
floribunda · 1947
Dusky Maiden
Rosa 'Dusky Maiden'
2-3 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
clustered
Petal count
semi-double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
spicy, sweet fragrance
Color Description
deep velvety red to dark crimson
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2-3 feet
Spread
2 feet
Soil
fertile, well-draining, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
keep soil moist but well drained
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer during growing season
Pruning
requires light pruning in early spring
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to black spot in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
unspecified
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal N.R.S. 1947