Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
Queen of Bourbons
4 to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
often borne in clusters
Petal count
very double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
intense, sweet, spicy fragrance typical of Bourbon roses
Color Description
vibrant copper-pink to crimson-pink with lighter shadings
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
well-draining, rich in organic matter
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer during growing season
Pruning
requires light pruning in early spring to shape and maintain vigor
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to black spot in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
unknown