Petal Pals
old garden · 1837
Archduke Charles
Rosa 'Archduke Charles'
3 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom habit
The flowers open with crimson outer petals and pink centers, then darken to solid crimson; heat speeds this color change.
Petal count
Full
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
moderate
Fragrance Notes
Clearly noticeable fragrance.
Color Description
Crimson-red petals that fade to pink as they age, often showing both colors simultaneously
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 5 feet
Soil
Well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–11
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water at the root level to maintain moisture in well-drained soil.
Fertilizer
Feed through the summer to support repeat blooming.
Pruning
Prune in late winter to an open, outward-facing framework; deadhead throughout the season to encourage repeat blooming.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to blackspot.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown