Petal Pals
other · 1900
Roseraie de I'Hay
150-200 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
3–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
Large, 3-4 inches
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
15-20 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
magenta
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Deep green, wrinkled (rugose)
Foliage surface
Leathery and distinctively veined
Fragrance Notes
Intense, rich damask rose scent
Color Description
Vibrant magenta-crimson, velvet-like texture
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
150-200 cm
Spread
150 cm
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, humus-rich soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Fertilizer
Apply balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and after bloom flushes
Pruning
Prune lightly to maintain shape; blooms on old wood
Pests & Diseases
Generally very healthy, resistant to most rose diseases
🧬 Pedigree
Seedling of 'Sombreuil' (or related Rugosa hybrid)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Award of Garden Merit (AGM) by the RHS