Petal Pals
shrub · Year unknown
La Rose de Molinard
Rosa
1 to 1.5 metres (up to 4'7")
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Average diameter 4 inches
Bloom habit
Borne mostly solitary or in small clusters; cupped-to-flat, old-fashioned form.
Petal count
65 to 85 petals (very full)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Glossy medium to dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Citrus, fruity, honeysuckle, raspberry, and violets.
Color Description
vibrant pink petals with mauve undertones
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1 to 1.5 metres (up to 4'7")
Spread
0.9 to 1.5 metres (up to 35")
Soil
Chalk, clay, loam, or sand; prefers fertile, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Healthy foliage noted
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Consistent, regular watering; water deeply at the base of the plant, especially in the first year to establish roots. Avoid overhead watering to reduce fungal disease risk.
Fertilizer
Mulch the root zone with compost in early spring and again in midsummer.
Pruning
Prune to remove deadwood and encourage an open, airy habit. Cut 1/4 inch above an outward-facing bud at a 45-degree angle.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to fungal diseases if kept too wet; general rose pests and diseases apply.