Petal Pals
old garden · 1750
Old Blush China
Rosa chinensis
3 to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
2.8 inches
Bloom habit
Blooms in clusters of five, cupped to flat form.
Petal count
semi-double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
arching
Color
pink
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Mid-green with crimson color when young.
Foliage surface
Matte
Fragrance Notes
Light tea or sweet-pea fragrance.
Color Description
Silvery-pink to lilac-pink blooms that darken to a deeper rosy pink in sunlight.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 5 feet
Soil
Fertile to average, well-drained garden soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–10
Disease Resistance
Robust and tolerant.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keeping the top inch of soil dry; avoid overhead watering to prevent disease.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and throughout the growing season to support continuous blooming.
Pruning
Prune in late winter to remove dead or diseased canes and trim remaining canes by 1/3 to control size and encourage bushiness.
Pests & Diseases
Generally robust; avoid overcrowding and overhead watering to prevent diseases like black spot.
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa chinensis