Petal Pals
old garden · 1864
James Veitch
4-5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
often produced in small clusters
Petal count
double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
purple
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
leathery, matt
Fragrance Notes
intense, rich, spicy, damask fragrance
Color Description
deep violet-crimson with purple and red tones
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-5 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
well-draining, fertile, humus-rich soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average watering
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season
Pruning
prune in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to typical rose diseases, prone to rust
🧬 Pedigree
unspecified