Petal Pals
old garden · 1945
Portland rose
Rosa × damascena
3ft to 4ft
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
2-3.5 inches
Bloom habit
Small, neat, very double, bright magenta flowers in tightly formed rosettes held well above the foliage.
Petal count
50 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
magenta
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Deep green
Foliage surface
Rough textured
Fragrance Notes
Old Rose
Color Description
Deep fuchsia-crimson or magenta-pink with purple tints
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3ft to 4ft
Spread
2.5ft to 4ft
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil; tolerant of chalk, clay, loam, and sand; pH 5.6 to 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–11
Disease Resistance
Resistant to black spot, mildew, and rust.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Medium; give a good soak and allow to dry slightly between waterings; morning watering is best.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer and mulch in late winter or early spring, and a balanced fertilizer again in early summer.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead, diseased, or rubbing wood and to shape the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot, powdery mildew, rust, rose rosette, aphids, beetles, borers, scale, thrips, rose midges, leafhoppers, and spider mites.
🧬 Pedigree
unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
1993 RHS Award of Merit