Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
Marshall P. Wilder
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Usually solitary, sometimes in small clusters.
Petal count
High
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Medium to dark green.
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Rich, true old rose fragrance.
Color Description
Vivid crimson-red with darker shading.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, deep watering at the base to keep soil moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and open the center of the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose issues such as blackspot and mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
General Jacqueminot (seedling)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None notable