Petal Pals
Reference photo
old garden · Year unknown
Reine Blanche
✦ strong fragrance
4-5 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
clustered
Petal count
double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
upright
Color
white
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
grey-green
Foliage surface
matte
Fragrance Notes
sweet, clean, and typical of Alba roses
Color Description
pure white with a hint of creamy-pink in the center when opening
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-5 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
well-draining, fertile, humus-rich soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer in early spring
Pruning
prune lightly after spring flowering
Pests & Diseases
generally healthy, can be susceptible to mild blackspot