Petal Pals
old garden · 1894
Madame Eugène Résal
2 to 3 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
2 to 3 inches
Bloom habit
Borne in small clusters, open form.
Petal count
Semi-double, about 12-15 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green, bronzy when young
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Sweet, spicy, fruity fragrance.
Color Description
A complex blend of pink, copper, and orange with a distinct yellow center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2 to 3 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, moderate watering needed; drought tolerant once established.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and after each flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape; benefits from light pruning after flushes.
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease resistant, but may be prone to typical rose issues like black spot or aphids in high humidity.
🧬 Pedigree
Madame Laurette Messimy x Unnamed Seedling