Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
Officinalis
1.2-1.5 meters
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
borne in clusters
Petal count
semi-double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
grey-green
Foliage surface
dull, rugose
Fragrance Notes
classic damask fragrance
Color Description
deep pink with a visible cluster of yellow stamens
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1.2-1.5 meters
Spread
1.2 meters
Soil
well-draining, rich, loamy soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season
Pruning
prune lightly after the main flush of bloom
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to black spot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
unknown ancient rose
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Award of Garden Merit (RHS)