Petal Pals
Reference photo
old garden · Year unknown
Mécène
✦ strong fragrance
4-5 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
clustered
Petal count
double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
upright
Color
purple
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
matte
Fragrance Notes
rich and damask-like
Color Description
vibrant crimson-purple, often with darker shades
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-5 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
well-drained, rich, slightly acidic
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate, consistent moisture
Fertilizer
balanced fertilizer applied during the growing season
Pruning
prune in early spring, remove dead or damaged wood
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to black spot and mildew