Petal Pals
Reference photo
old garden · 1861
Maréchal Vaillant
✦ moderate fragrance
4 to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
often borne in clusters
Petal count
full
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
matte
Fragrance Notes
classic old rose fragrance
Color Description
carmine red with darker shadings
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
fertile, well-draining soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average moisture required
Fertilizer
regular rose fertilizer during growing season
Pruning
prune in early spring
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
unknown