Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
Mary Washington
6 to 8 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
clustered blooms
Petal count
double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
upright
Color
white
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
sweet, musk-like fragrance
Color Description
pure white flowers, sometimes with a faint pinkish tint in bud stage
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
6 to 8 feet
Spread
4 to 6 feet
Soil
well-draining, fertile loamy soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer in early spring
Pruning
minimal pruning needed, mostly to shape after spring bloom
Pests & Diseases
generally disease resistant, can be susceptible to black spot if neglected
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa moschata derivative