Petal Pals
old garden · 1842
Marchesa Boccella
Rosa 'Marchesa Boccella'
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
Very double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Matte
Fragrance Notes
Rich, damask fragrance
Color Description
Candy pink flowers that fade to soft pink at the petal edges
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
3 feet
Soil
Fertile, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
1 to 2 inches of water per week, applied slowly and deeply at the root level, avoiding wetting the foliage.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer in two parts: half after spring pruning and half after the first bloom, or follow a schedule of 4 applications per season.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring. Remove dead or diseased wood and thin out old canes to encourage healthy growth.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to blackspot and rust.