Petal Pals
old garden · 1859
Louis XIV
2 to 3 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly or in small clusters.
Petal count
Double, approximately 25-40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
burgundy
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Rich, intense, classic damask fragrance.
Color Description
Extremely dark, velvety crimson-maroon that can appear almost black in some lights.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2 to 3 feet
Spread
2 feet
Soil
Rich, fertile, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Requires regular feeding with a balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead or weak wood and shape the bush.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose issues like black spot and mildew if conditions are poor.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown