Petal Pals
polyantha · 1920
Rosa chinensis
3-6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
polyantha
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
Small clusters of blooms
Petal count
Double, full
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Medium to dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Sweet, tea-like scent
Color Description
Soft pink fading to a lighter blush
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-6 feet
Spread
3-5 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining garden soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, consistent moisture preferred
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and after bloom cycles
Pruning
Minimal pruning required, mostly to remove dead wood or shape
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but watch for blackspot in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
Sylvia x Dorothy Perkins