Petal Pals
Reference photo
old garden · 1909
Gypsy Boy
Rosa 'Zigeunerknabe'
Rudolf Geschwind✦ strong fragrance
1-1.5 metres
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
2–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom habit
small, tight sprays
Petal count
double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
purple
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark green
Color Description
Dark crimson-purple with a small white center and golden stamens
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
1-1.5 metres
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil; tolerates chalk, clay, loam, sand, and poorer soils
Hardiness Zone
Zone 2–9
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Moist but well-drained or well-drained soil
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer in late winter or early spring and again in early summer
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring