Petal Pals
old garden · 1858
Empereur du Maroc
Rosa 'Empereur du Maroc'
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
clusters
Petal count
very double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
intense, classic damask rose fragrance
Color Description
deep velvety crimson to purple-maroon
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
well-draining, nutrient-rich soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season
Pruning
prune in early spring to shape and remove old wood
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and mildew if conditions are poor
🧬 Pedigree
unknown