Petal Pals
old garden · 1835
Princesse de Nassau
6 to 10 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Small
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
Double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
white
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Light to medium green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Very sweet, musk-like fragrance.
Color Description
Creamy white buds opening to creamy white flowers with golden-yellow centers.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
6 to 10 feet
Spread
5 to 7 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with good organic content.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good for the class
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, moderate watering needed; avoid wetting foliage to prevent disease.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush.
Pruning
Prune after the primary flush of blooms. Clean out dead wood and shape as needed.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but susceptible to standard rose pests like aphids.
🧬 Pedigree
R. moschata x Unknown Noisette