Petal Pals
floribunda · 1956
Amanogawa
Rosa 'Amanogawa'
90 cm to 120 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
6 cm to 8 cm
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
15 to 25 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
yellow
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Possesses a subtle, light scent typical of early yellow floribundas.
Color Description
Features light yellow to pale yellow flowers that maintain good color stability.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
90 cm to 120 cm
Spread
60 cm to 90 cm
Soil
Thrives in rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0 to 7.0).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate to good; bred for robustness in public landscapes.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Provide regular watering to maintain consistently moist but well-drained soil. Avoid overhead watering to reduce the risk of foliage diseases.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer or organic compost in early spring as new leaves emerge, and again after each major bloom flush until late summer.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing canes and cut back remaining canes by about one-third to encourage vigorous new growth and flowering.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose ailments including aphids, black spot, and powdery mildew, especially in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Bronze Medal at the International Gardening Association Contest in Hamburg (1956).