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Impératrice Eugénie
Reference photo

old garden · 1853

Impératrice Eugénie

✦ strong fragrance

3-4 feet

Height

Once

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

old garden

Bloom size

medium

Bloom habit

Usually in small clusters.

Petal count

full

Flowering

once blooming

Habit

bushy

Color

pink

Fragrance

strong

Foliage

Medium green

Foliage surface

Semi-matte

Fragrance Notes

Rich, sweet, classic Damask rose scent.

Color Description

Soft pink with lighter, blush-toned edges.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3-4 feet

Spread

2-3 feet

Soil

Fertile, well-draining soil with organic matter.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

Disease Resistance

Moderate

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering required, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizer

Requires regular fertilizing during the growing season with a balanced rose fertilizer.

Pruning

Prune in early spring, removing dead or diseased wood and shaping the bush.

Pests & Diseases

Susceptible to typical rose ailments like blackspot if conditions are damp.

🧬 Pedigree

Unknown

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