Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
Hortense Vernet
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, classic rose scent.
Color Description
Soft pink with deeper pink edges, fading to a lighter shade as it ages.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining garden soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping the 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 damaged wood and to maintain shape.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy but may be susceptible to black spot or powdery mildew in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown