Petal Pals Club logoPetal Pals
John Ingram
Reference photo

old garden · Year unknown

John Ingram

✦ strong fragrance

3 to 4 feet

Height

Once

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

old garden

Bloom size

medium

Bloom habit

usually solitary, sometimes in small clusters

Petal count

very double

Flowering

once blooming

Habit

upright

Color

purple

Fragrance

strong

Foliage

dark green

Foliage surface

matte

Fragrance Notes

rich, sweet damask-like fragrance

Color Description

deep crimson-purple to velvety violet-red

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3 to 4 feet

Spread

2 to 3 feet

Soil

well-draining, fertile soil

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

Disease Resistance

moderate

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

average moisture with consistent watering

Fertilizer

balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season

Pruning

prune in early spring, remove old and diseased wood

Pests & Diseases

may be susceptible to black spot or rust

🧬 Pedigree

unknown

Start Your Own Collection

Join PetalPals to track your roses, share with friends, and discover new varieties.