Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
Reine des Mousseuses
3 to 5 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium to large
Bloom habit
Usually in clusters
Petal count
Double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Matte
Fragrance Notes
Rich, typical Damask fragrance
Color Description
Silvery pink to pale pink with a deeper center
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 5 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good for the class
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Requires a balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring by removing dead or diseased wood and shortening long canes.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, though susceptible to typical rose pests like aphids and diseases like blackspot in poor conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown