Petal Pals
old garden · 1890
Madame Dubost
Rosa 'Mme Dubost'
4-6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Shade OK
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium to Large
Bloom habit
Clustered, 3-5 flowers per stem
Petal count
41+
Flowering
Repeat blooming
Habit
Upright, bushy shrub
Color
pink
Fragrance
Strong
Foliage
Green-grey
Fragrance Notes
Intense, sweet, classic old rose scent described as an alluring sensory delight.
Color Description
Light pink or flesh-colored blossoms with a deeper, bright pink or rose center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Height
4-6 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
Loamy, well-draining, moisture-retentive soil with a slightly acidic pH (6.0–6.5).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep soakings are recommended, approximately 2 inches per week, ensuring moisture-retentive but well-draining conditions.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced, all-purpose garden fertilizer consistently before and throughout the blooming cycle to support healthy growth.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring, just as buds begin to swell (often timed with forsythia blooms), to remove dead, damaged, or crossing wood and maintain shape.
🧬 Pedigree
Seedling of 'Victor Verdier'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None recorded