Petal Pals
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old garden · Year unknown
Madame de la Rôchelambert
✦ strong fragrance
4 to 6 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
clustered
Petal count
very double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
upright
Color
purple
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
matte
Fragrance Notes
intense, rich, true rose scent
Color Description
vivid, rich deep purple to magenta
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
well-draining, rich, loamy soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer during growing season
Pruning
prune lightly in spring to maintain shape
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and mildew if conditions are poor
🧬 Pedigree
unknown