Petal Pals
old garden · 1830
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Usually in clusters.
Petal count
Double, full
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
white
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Slightly rugose
Fragrance Notes
Rich, classic damask fragrance.
Color Description
Pure white, sometimes with a slight greenish tint or cream center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil, slightly acidic to neutral.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, especially during dry spells.
Fertilizer
Standard rose fertilizer applied in early spring and again after the first bloom flush.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose ailments like blackspot if conditions are poor; keep foliage dry.
🧬 Pedigree
Sport of Rose du Roi