Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 2012
Sugar Moon
Rosa 'WEKmemolo'
5 to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
5 inches
Bloom habit
High-centered, classically formed hybrid tea blooms borne mostly solitary on long, sturdy stems.
Petal count
30 to 35 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
white
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Dark green to near-black green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Intense sweet citrus and rose fragrance with hints of honey and spice, often described as cold-cream perfume.
Color Description
Pure, luminous, brilliant white.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
5 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Thrives in rich, well-drained loamy soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Very Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires deep, regular watering to keep soil moist but well-drained. Ensure consistent moisture during dry spells.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and repeat after each flush of blooms. Discontinue feeding about six weeks before the first expected frost.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, diseased, or damaged wood and thin out crossing canes to improve air circulation. Deadhead regularly to encourage repeat blooming.
Pests & Diseases
Above-average resistance to blackspot and powdery mildew; may occasionally attract aphids or thrips.
🧬 Pedigree
Meredith x [Moonstone x Baby Love]
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ARS Fuerstenberg Award (2015); frequently cited for its superior fragrance in regional and district rose society recommendations.