Petal Pals
floribunda · 2002
Acropolis
Rosa 'Acropolis'
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
3 to 3.25 inches (7-8 cm)
Bloom habit
Double, cupped to globular blooms produced in small clusters of 3 to 8 flowers.
Petal count
20-30 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Mid-green
Foliage surface
Mid-sheen to glossy and leathery
Fragrance Notes
Very light, often described as barely perceptible or having no noticeable distinct notes.
Color Description
A 'chameleon' rose with a pink blend. Blooms open a soft dusty coral-pink, transition to a reddish coffee-brown (similar to 'Hot Chocolate'), and finally fade to a greenish-beige or ashy hue with creamy white petal undersides.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spread
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Soil
Requires rich, well-drained soil. If replanting in a spot previously used for roses, the soil should be replaced to a depth of 50 cm.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate to good; often rated around 7/10 in garden reviews.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Drip irrigation is recommended, especially during the summer months and at initial planting. Avoid overhead watering to reduce foliage moisture.
Fertilizer
Organic fertilizer is recommended at the time of planting and during the growing season to support repeat blooming.
Pruning
Perform a short pruning annually at the end of winter to promote new growth, as the variety blooms on new wood.
Pests & Diseases
Moderately resistant to common rose diseases like black spot and powdery mildew. Generally hardy but benefits from a standard pest control program.
🧬 Pedigree
Proprietary Meilland seedlings (officially listed as unknown).