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Van Huyssum
Reference photo

old garden · 1837

Van Huyssum

Louis-Joseph-Ghislain Parmentier✦ moderate fragrance

3-4 feet

Height

Once

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

old garden

Bloom size

medium

Bloom habit

clusters

Petal count

double

Flowering

once blooming

Habit

upright

Color

pink

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

medium green

Foliage surface

matte

Fragrance Notes

sweet floral scent

Color Description

deep pink with lighter shades at the petal base

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3-4 feet

Spread

2-3 feet

Soil

well-draining, rich loamy soil

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

Disease Resistance

average

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

moderate

Fertilizer

balanced rose fertilizer during growing season

Pruning

requires light pruning in early spring to shape

Pests & Diseases

susceptible to blackspot and mildew if conditions are poor

🧬 Pedigree

Unknown

🏆 Awards & Recognition

None

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