Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
Slater's Crimson China
3-5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly or in small clusters.
Petal count
semi-double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
Slightly spicy, tea-like scent.
Color Description
Deep crimson, often deepening to a darker, almost purple-red with age.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-5 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–10
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common rose ailments.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water is needed, but once established, it is relatively drought tolerant.
Fertilizer
Standard rose fertilizer during the active growing season.
Pruning
Minimal pruning required; remove dead or weak wood in early spring.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, though can be susceptible to black spot in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Historically significant variety.