Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
Old Gay Hill Red China
Rosa 'Old Gay Hill Red China'
4 to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
2 inches
Bloom habit
Clusters of semi-double blooms with white eyes.
Petal count
Semi-double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
none
Fragrance Notes
No fragrance.
Color Description
Scarlet red with white eyes
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Soil
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–11
Disease Resistance
Extremely tough.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during establishment; mature plants need about 1 inch of water per week, ideally applied at the base.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring; remove dead wood, thin out congestion, and shorten as needed to shape.
Pests & Diseases
Spider mites or rose leafhoppers may cause yellowing or stippled leaves.