Petal Pals
Reference photo
old garden · 1852
Sir Joseph Paxton
Rosa 'Sir Joseph Paxton'
Laffay✦ strong fragrance
1.2m
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom habit
in clusters
Petal count
17-25 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
mid-green
Fragrance Notes
richly scented
Color Description
Double magenta blooms
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1.2m
Spread
1.0m
Soil
Moisture-retentive, loam or clay
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate demand
Pruning
Prune in February or March once established by reducing stems by no more than 1/3.