Petal Pals
old garden · 1896
Joséphine Dauphin
3 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Matte
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, traditional rose fragrance.
Color Description
Vibrant pink with deep magenta undertones.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 5 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom cycle.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the shrub.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose issues such as black spot and mildew in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None