Petal Pals
Reference photo
old garden · 1884
Souvenir d'Alphonse Lavallée
✦ strong fragrance
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
usually solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
full
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
rich, classic damask fragrance
Color Description
deep crimson, often shading to purple or maroon
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
well-draining, fertile soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer during growing season
Pruning
prune in spring to shape and remove dead wood
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
unknown