Petal Pals
old garden · 1863
Souvenir de William Wood
3-4 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
very full, 40+ petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
burgundy
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery, matte
Fragrance Notes
intense, rich old rose fragrance
Color Description
deep crimson-purple with velvety petals
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
fertile, humus-rich, well-drained garden soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
needs consistent moisture, well-draining soil
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer applied throughout the growing season
Pruning
prune in late winter or early spring to remove old wood and maintain shape
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
unknown