Petal Pals
old garden · 1846
Géant des Batailles
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
usually solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
very double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
damask scent
Color Description
deep crimson, often with white streaks
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average
Fertilizer
regular feeding with a balanced rose fertilizer
Pruning
prune lightly in spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to mildew and black spot
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa gallica x Rosa chinensis