Petal Pals
old garden · 1865
Gloire de Ducher
4-5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Large, full, often borne on long stems.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Matte
Fragrance Notes
Rich, spicy fragrance.
Color Description
Deep crimson-red or dark scarlet.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-5 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, avoid wetting foliage to prevent disease.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring and again after the first major flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring by removing dead or diseased wood and trimming back stems.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown