Petal Pals
old garden · 1887
Earl of Dufferin
Rosa 'Earl of Dufferin'
3 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly on long stems.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Rich, damask fragrance.
Color Description
Deep crimson-red or velvet-red shading to darker purple tones.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 5 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Requires regular feeding during the growing season with a balanced rose fertilizer.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping to maintain form.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose issues like black spot and rust; monitor regularly.
🧬 Pedigree
Uncertain, often cited as a seedling of a Bourbon rose.