Petal Pals
old garden · 1880
de Rescht
Rosa 'de Rescht'
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
6 cm
Bloom habit
Fully double, pompon-like rosettes with a button eye.
Petal count
Fully double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
magenta
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Gallica-like
Fragrance Notes
Rich, sweet, old rose fragrance.
Color Description
Deep magenta-pink or fuchsia-red blooms that often take on purplish or lilac-pink hues as they age.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 4 feet
Soil
Fertile, moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.6 to 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Resistant to black spot, mildew, and rust.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Medium moisture; water at root level.
Fertilizer
Fertile soil is recommended.
Pruning
Prune as needed in late winter to early spring.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot, mildew, and rust, though generally considered resistant.
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa × damascena
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Victorian Award