Petal Pals
old garden · 1859
Victor Verdier
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
full
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
classic old rose fragrance
Color Description
bright carmine-rose with lighter edges
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
well-draining, rich loamy soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
fair
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
needs consistent moisture, especially during dry spells
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer applied monthly during growing season
Pruning
moderate pruning in late winter or early spring
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and rust
🧬 Pedigree
Jules Margottin x Unknown