Petal Pals
old garden · 1865
Souvenir du Docteur Jamain
6 to 8 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Part shade
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium, about 3 inches
Bloom habit
Usually in clusters
Petal count
26-40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
burgundy
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark, matte green
Foliage surface
Matte
Fragrance Notes
Rich, old rose scent with hints of fruit and clove
Color Description
Deep velvety crimson-maroon that darkens to purple with age
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Partial shade
Height
6 to 8 feet
Spread
4 to 6 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, moisture-retentive soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, moderate watering needed
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in spring and again after the first flush
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and remove dead wood
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy but can be susceptible to black spot if air circulation is poor
🧬 Pedigree
Charles Lefebvre x General Jacqueminot