Petal Pals
old garden · 1853
Général Jacqueminot
4 to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
usually solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
20 to 30 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
matte
Fragrance Notes
rich, damask, old rose fragrance
Color Description
vivid crimson-red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
well-draining, fertile loamy soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
consistent moisture
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer during growing season
Pruning
prune in early spring to shape and remove dead wood
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to mildew and black spot
🧬 Pedigree
Safrano x unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
classic, influential variety in rose breeding