Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
Autumn Damask
Rosa × damascena
1.2 to 2 metres
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
7 to 9 cm
Bloom habit
Produced in clusters.
Petal count
17-25 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Pale grey-green
Foliage surface
Downy
Fragrance Notes
Intoxicating, rich, and complex fragrance.
Color Description
Light to medium pink, often described as having a silvery-pink hue
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1.2 to 2 metres
Spread
0.9 to 1.5 metres
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil; tolerates clay, loam, sand, and chalk.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Maintain healthy plants through proper pruning and air circulation.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, allowing the top inch of soil to dry between waterings; requires 1-2 inches of water per week.
Fertilizer
Apply a general rose or shrub fertilizer in early spring and again in early summer.
Pruning
Prune after flowering is finished; remove old canes and dead or diseased wood to promote new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Monitor for common rose pests and fungal infections; ensure good air circulation to minimize risks.
🧬 Pedigree
(Rosa moschata Herrm. × Rosa gallica L.) × Rosa fedtschenkoana Regel