Petal Pals
old garden · 1869
Eugénie Verdier
3 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly or in small clusters.
Petal count
Full
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Medium to dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-matte
Fragrance Notes
Very fragrant, typical of the classic Hybrid Perpetual scent.
Color Description
Silvery pink petals with a darker pink center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 5 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Rich, fertile, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping the soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or weak wood and shaping the bush.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose ailments like blackspot and mildew; keep foliage dry.
🧬 Pedigree
Victor Verdier x Unknown