Petal Pals
old garden · 1815
Empress Joséphine
Rosa 'Empress Joséphine'
4ft to 6ft
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
3–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
3.5-5"
Bloom habit
Large, loosely double, bright pink blooms
Petal count
loosely double to semi-double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
grey-green
Foliage surface
coarse, deeply-veined, textured
Fragrance Notes
Fruity Old Rose fragrance
Color Description
Rich pink with lilac reflections and prominent purple-pink veins
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4ft to 6ft
Spread
3ft
Soil
Moist but well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3–11
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil moist but well-drained.
Pruning
Prune once annually; remove dead, diseased, or damaged wood and prune back by one-third to maintain shape.