Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
Souvenir de Madame Auguste Charles
3 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
clusters
Petal count
double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
magenta
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
intense, sweet, classic rose fragrance
Color Description
deep crimson-pink to magenta shades
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 5 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
well-draining, rich in organic matter
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer during growing season
Pruning
prune lightly in spring to remove dead or weak wood
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
unknown