Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
Muscosa Simplex
3-5 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or small clusters
Petal count
Single
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Medium to dark green
Foliage surface
Matte to slightly leathery
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, sweet scent characteristic of moss roses.
Color Description
Single, deep pink to magenta flowers with prominent yellow stamens.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-5 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
Fertile, well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and again after the first bloom cycle.
Pruning
Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and maintain shape.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but susceptible to standard rose pests like aphids and diseases like black spot if conditions are humid.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown