Petal Pals
floribunda · 1973
Amsterdam
Rosa 'Amsterdam'
0.7 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
Medium (~7-8 cm / 3 in)
Bloom habit
Produces clusters of cupped, semi-double to double flowers on vigorous, thorny stems.
Petal count
15-25 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green with reddish young growth.
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasantly soft and mild scent.
Color Description
Striking orange-red to vermilion flowers; the new foliage emerges as a dark red before maturing to a deep, glossy green.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
0.7 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread
0.6 - 0.9 m (2 - 3 ft)
Soil
Thrives in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil; adaptable to various soil types including clay, loam, and sandy soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common leaf diseases such as rust and powdery mildew.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering is required, especially during dry spells; avoid overhead watering to minimize the risk of fungal diseases.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms in mid-summer.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins; remove dead, damaged, or diseased wood and thin out crowded stems to improve air circulation.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to mildew and rust; however, it may be susceptible to black spot in areas with high humidity or poor air circulation.
🧬 Pedigree
Seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Golden Rose of The Hague (1980); Silver Medal (Geneva, 1974)