Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
Jean Soupert
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
Very double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Rich, intense, classic damask fragrance.
Color Description
Deep crimson-red, often with dark velvety highlights.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-draining, nutrient-rich, loamy soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season.
Pruning
Requires regular pruning in early spring to remove dead wood and encourage new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Generally susceptible to common rose diseases like blackspot and mildew in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
General Jacqueminot x Charles Lefebvre