Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
Princesse de Metternich
1.0 - 1.5 meters
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium to large
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
Double, full
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
cream
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Deep green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Rich, sweet, and classic old rose fragrance.
Color Description
Creamy white with soft pink or blush undertones at the center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1.0 - 1.5 meters
Spread
0.8 - 1.0 meters
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, loamy soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season.
Pruning
Lightly prune in early spring to remove dead or damaged wood and shape the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy but can be susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Baronne Adolphe de Rothschild x Unknown