Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
Portlandica
2-3 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Often borne in clusters.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Matte to slightly rugose.
Fragrance Notes
Rich, intense, classic damask fragrance.
Color Description
Bright crimson or deep pink.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2-3 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Light pruning in early spring to remove dead or damaged wood and shape the shrub.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose diseases like blackspot and powdery mildew if conditions are damp.
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa gallica x Rosa chinensis
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None