Petal Pals
shrub · Year unknown
Sophy's Rose
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Medium, approximately 3 inches
Bloom habit
Usually borne in small clusters.
Petal count
Double, full bloom
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, classic Old Rose fragrance.
Color Description
Deep crimson-red to magenta.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Fertile, well-draining soil with good organic content.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Standard rose fertilizer applied in spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Light prune in late winter or early spring; remove dead or damaged wood and shape as needed.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but susceptible to standard rose issues like blackspot or aphids if conditions are poor.
🧬 Pedigree
Unspecified seedling x ('The Squire' x 'Mary Rose')
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None notable