Petal Pals
old garden · 1793
Old Blush
Rosa chinensis
3-6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
3 inches
Bloom habit
flowers freely in flushes
Petal count
Semi-Double (9-16 Petals)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Fragrance Notes
light, pleasant fragrance
Color Description
lilac pink flowers that flush darker pink in the sun
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-6 feet
Spread
3-5 feet
Soil
Fast-draining, well-amended with rich organic matter, pH 5.5 to 7.0
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
disease resistant
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep soak 1–2 times a week
Fertilizer
Apply general-purpose fertilizer (10-10-10 or 12-12-12) in spring, with additional applications in mid-June and mid-July for repeat bloomers
Pruning
Prune in early spring before plants break dormancy or when new growth is just emerging
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, mites, thrips, caterpillars, Japanese beetles, scale, nematodes, rose chafer, black spot, powdery mildew, rust, verticillium wilt, rose mosaic, crown gall rot, rose rosette disease
🧬 Pedigree
R. chinensis hybrid