Petal Pals
floribunda · 2007
Alabaster
Rosa hybrida
60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
8 - 10 cm (3.2 - 4 in)
Bloom habit
Very full, rosette-shaped flowers borne in small clusters of 3 to 10; blooms open flat with reflexed outer petals.
Petal count
70 - 80 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
white
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy, leathery
Fragrance Notes
Lightly scented with notes of lilac, spice, and sweetness.
Color Description
Creamy white blooms with a soft, pale yellow center; petals may develop pink hues at the edges during cooler nights and age to a pure white.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread
50 - 90 cm (1.6 - 3 ft)
Soil
Adaptable to most soil types, including chalky, clay, loamy, and sandy; prefers well-drained, moist soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Provide moderate watering, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. Avoid overhead watering to minimize disease risk.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flowering flush to support vigorous growth and repeat blooming.
Pruning
Prune in early spring by removing dead, damaged, or weak branches and cutting back the remaining canes to 3-5 buds. Regular deadheading is recommended to encourage continuous reblooming.
Pests & Diseases
High resistance to black spot, powdery mildew, rust, and botrytis.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
SAF Red Ribbon