Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
Paul Ricault
4-6 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Large, 3-4 inches
Bloom habit
Clustered in groups, nodding heads.
Petal count
Very full, flat rosette form with many petals.
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Medium green.
Foliage surface
Matt, slightly rough.
Fragrance Notes
Very rich, complex, sweet old rose scent.
Color Description
Vivid deep pink to magenta-red, often fading to a softer pink towards the edges.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-6 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, especially during dry spells.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune after the primary flush of bloom. Remove old, dead, or diseased wood to promote new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but susceptible to standard rose diseases like blackspot or mildew in poor conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown.