Petal Pals
floribunda · 1968
Angel Face
Rosa 'Angel Face'
3-4 feet
Height
Continuous
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
3.5-4 inches
Bloom habit
Clusters; semi-high centered with ruffled petals.
Petal count
25-35 petals
Flowering
continuous
Habit
bushy
Color
purple
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Lustrous, leathery, and glossy.
Fragrance Notes
Intense, sweet citrus and spice perfume.
Color Description
Clear medium lavender with ruffled edges, often featuring a deeper violet or ruby blush on the tips.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Requires fertile, well-draining, moisture-retentive soil; adaptable to acidic, loamy, or sandy soil types.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Fair; needs attention to prevent fungal issues.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Prefers medium, thorough watering; ensure soil is well-drained and avoid overwatering or "wet feet."
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced granular rose fertilizer in spring and after each bloom cycle until late summer.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth; remove old, dead, or diseased canes and encourage air circulation; deadhead spent blooms to promote continuous flowering.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to aphids, rose rust, and blackspot, especially in humid conditions; requires preventative care.
🧬 Pedigree
(Circus × Lavender Pinocchio) × Sterling Silver
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selections (AARS) Winner 1969; ARS John Cook Medal for Fragrance 2001.