Petal Pals
old garden · 1821
Stanwell Perpetual
4-5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
borne on lax stems
Petal count
many, often semi-double to double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
blush
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
small, slightly serrated leaflets
Fragrance Notes
very sweet, spicy, and rich perfume
Color Description
soft blush-pink fading to white with age
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-5 feet
Spread
4-5 feet
Soil
fertile, well-draining soil with neutral to slightly acidic pH
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average water needs; ensure soil is moist but well-drained
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer applied in spring and again after the first flush of blooms
Pruning
prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and improve shape
Pests & Diseases
generally disease-resistant, but can be prone to black spot in damp conditions
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa spinosissima x 'Autumn Damask'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Award of Garden Merit (RHS)