Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
Maréchal Bugeaud
4 to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium to large
Bloom habit
usually solitary, sometimes in clusters
Petal count
full, many petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
rich, classic tea rose fragrance
Color Description
carmine-pink with hints of magenta
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms
Pruning
requires light pruning in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and maintain shape
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions
🧬 Pedigree
unknown