Petal Pals
old garden · 1866
Horace Vernet
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Large, up to 4 inches
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or in small clusters.
Petal count
50-60
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Matte to semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Very rich, intense, classic damask fragrance.
Color Description
Deep velvety crimson-red with darker shaded petals.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic loam.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate, requires care for foliage health.
🌿 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 to remove dead or weak wood and shape the shrub.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None notable