Petal Pals
Reference photo
old garden · 1869
Louis van Houtte
✦ strong fragrance
4-5 ft
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
full
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
very rich, damask scent
Color Description
deep crimson with blackish-velvety shadings
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-5 ft
Spread
3-4 ft
Soil
fertile, well-draining soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
low
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer
Pruning
moderate pruning in early spring
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
Charles Lefebvre x General Jacqueminot