Petal Pals
old garden · 1881
Madame Isaac Pereire
Rosa 'Madame Isaac Pereire'
5 to 7 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Large, 4-5 inches
Bloom habit
Large, quartered, cupped blooms.
Petal count
Very full, 40+ petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
magenta
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Medium to dark green
Foliage surface
Matte, somewhat textured.
Fragrance Notes
Intense, classic damask fragrance.
Color Description
Deep raspberry pink to magenta-purple.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
5 to 7 feet
Spread
4 to 5 feet
Soil
Rich, fertile, well-draining soil with neutral to slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate; requires good air circulation.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained, avoiding overhead watering.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer throughout the growing season.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring, removing dead or weak wood and shaping as needed.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
Sport of 'Victor Verdier' (speculative)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.