Petal Pals
old garden · 1870
Mariette de Besobrazoff
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 borne in small clusters.
Petal count
Full
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Medium to dark green
Foliage surface
Matte to slightly glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, classic rose fragrance.
Color Description
Vibrant deep crimson to reddish-purple hues.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Fertile, well-draining soil with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose ailments like black spot and powdery mildew in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown