Petal Pals
polyantha · 1990
Apple Blossom
Rosa 'Apfelblüte'
0.6m - 0.9m
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
polyantha
Bloom size
Small
Bloom habit
Clustered blooms
Petal count
Semi-double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
compact
Color
pink
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Mild, subtle fragrance.
Color Description
Soft pink, often fading to white, reminiscent of apple blossoms.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
0.6m - 0.9m
Spread
0.6m - 0.8m
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil, ideally with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common rose diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, especially during dry spells.
Fertilizer
Standard rose fertilizer applied in early spring and after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead or damaged wood and shape the shrub.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy; susceptible to blackspot in humid conditions if not managed.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ADR 1991