Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
Muscosa Rubra
4 to 6 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
clusters
Petal count
full
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
matte
Fragrance Notes
rich, sweet, classic damask-like fragrance
Color Description
deep crimson-red with intense mossing on the buds
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
well-draining, humus-rich soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer during growing season
Pruning
minimal; prune to remove dead wood and maintain shape after flowering
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to rust and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown