Petal Pals
shrub · 1900
Souvenir d'Émile Peyrard
100-120 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
purple
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green, semi-glossy
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Intense old rose fragrance with hints of anise and raspberry
Color Description
Deep, velvety crimson-purple blooms
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
100-120 cm
Spread
80-100 cm
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep soil moist but well-drained
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied during the growing season
Pruning
Light prune in spring to remove dead wood and maintain shape
Pests & Diseases
Generally good disease resistance
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Top marks in various European rose trials