Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
Le Vésuve
4 to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium, approximately 2.5 to 3 inches
Bloom habit
Often in clusters
Petal count
Double, approximately 30 to 40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Sweet, tea-like fragrance
Color Description
Silvery-pink to carmine-rose with deeper pink tones at the base of the petals
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good disease resistance for a China rose
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, especially during dry spells
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in spring and again after the first bloom
Pruning
Light pruning in early spring to shape and remove dead wood
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but watch for typical rose pests like aphids and blackspot in humid conditions
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown