Petal Pals
old garden · 1877
Princesse de Bourbon
120-150 cm
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Usually in small clusters.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
upright
Color
magenta
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Semi-matte
Fragrance Notes
Rich, sweet, and typically old rose fragrance.
Color Description
Vibrant, deep pink to magenta-purple shades.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
120-150 cm
Spread
90-120 cm
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, loamy soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season.
Pruning
Requires light pruning in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and maintain shape.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew if not kept in an airy, sunny location.
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa chinensis x Rosa damascena