Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
Madame Ernst Calvat
4 to 8 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
Very double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Medium to dark green
Foliage surface
Matte to semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Rich, fruity, and spicy Old Rose fragrance
Color Description
Silvery pink to deep lavender-pink with darker centers
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 8 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, well-draining soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep moist but well-drained
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and mid-summer
Pruning
Prune after initial spring bloom to encourage repeat growth
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy but may be prone to black spot in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
Sport of Madame Isaac Pereire