Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
Rivers' George IV
6 to 10 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
usually solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
arching
Color
burgundy
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery and matte
Fragrance Notes
old rose fragrance
Color Description
deep crimson-purple with darker velvety shading
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
6 to 10 feet
Spread
6 to 8 feet
Soil
well-draining, nutrient-rich, slightly acidic to neutral
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
needs consistent moisture, but tolerates some dry spells once established
Fertilizer
balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth starts
Pruning
prune after spring flowering to maintain shape, as it blooms on old wood
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and powdery mildew if air circulation is poor
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa gallica x Rosa chinensis