Petal Pals
polyantha · 1952
Border King
Rosa
1.5 to 2.5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
polyantha
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Large clusters
Petal count
Semi-double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
none
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
No discernible fragrance
Color Description
Bright cherry red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1.5 to 2.5 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Fertile, well-draining garden soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep soil moist but well-drained
Fertilizer
Standard balanced rose fertilizer during growing season
Pruning
Prune in early spring to shape and remove old wood
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose diseases like black spot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
Sport of 'Kluis Scarlet'