Petal Pals
old garden · 1879
Marie Jaillet
up to 3 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
full
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
intense, classic old rose fragrance
Color Description
bright pink to carmine-red with occasional white streaks
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
up to 3 feet
Spread
approximately 2-3 feet
Soil
fertile, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average water needs; consistent moisture is preferred
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer applied throughout the growing season
Pruning
prune in early spring; remove dead or diseased wood and thin out old canes
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to typical rose issues like black spot and aphids
🧬 Pedigree
unknown