Petal Pals
old garden · 1901
Mrs. B. R. Cant
Rosa 'Mrs. B. R. Cant'
5 to 10 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
3 to 5 inches
Bloom habit
Double, cabbagey flowers with a dark rose reverse.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Fragrance Notes
Rich, cool fragrance.
Color Description
Silvery rose-pink with a dark rose reverse
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
5 to 10 feet
Spread
5 to 10 feet
Soil
Well-drained, moisture-retentive, slightly acidic soil (pH 6.0-6.8) with a high content of organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–11
Disease Resistance
Intermediate resistance to black spot and cercospora leaf spot.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Moderate demand; monitor moisture carefully during establishment.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer plus an occasional compost top-dress.
Pruning
Lightly trim only after 2 to 3 years of establishment; avoid heavy pruning as Tea roses often resent it. Remove dead wood as needed.
Pests & Diseases
Intermediate susceptibility to black spot and cercospora leaf spot; low susceptibility to chilli thrips.
🧬 Pedigree
Papa Gontier × Isabella Sprunt