Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
Joséphine de Beauharnais
1.2 - 1.5 meters
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
clustered
Petal count
very double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
purple
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark matte green
Foliage surface
matte
Fragrance Notes
intense, classic damask fragrance
Color Description
rich, dark crimson-purple shades
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1.2 - 1.5 meters
Spread
1.0 - 1.2 meters
Soil
well-draining, fertile loamy soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate, keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and after the first bloom
Pruning
prune lightly after the main flush of blooms
Pests & Diseases
generally healthy, but may be susceptible to black spot if air circulation is poor
🧬 Pedigree
unknown