Petal Pals
old garden · 1843
Souvenir de la Malmaison
Rosa 'Souvenir de la Malmaison'
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Large, 4 inches
Bloom habit
Quartered, flat, globular, solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
Very double, 40+ petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
blush
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Rich, old rose scent with spicy undertones
Color Description
Pale creamy-pink, shading to flesh pink towards the center
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
3 feet
Soil
Rich, fertile, well-draining soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, avoid wetting foliage to prevent disease
Fertilizer
Balanced fertilizer in early spring and after bloom flushes
Pruning
Lightly prune in early spring to shape and remove dead wood
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and balling in wet weather
🧬 Pedigree
'Madame Desprez' x unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Award of Garden Merit (RHS)