Petal Pals
floribunda · 1935
Betty Prior
Rosa 'Betty Prior'
3-5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
large clusters
Petal count
single, 5 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
light, pleasant scent
Color Description
carmine-pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-5 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average water requirements, keep soil moist but well-drained
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season
Pruning
prune in early spring, remove dead wood and prune back to shape
Pests & Diseases
generally healthy, but can be susceptible to black spot in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
Kirsten Poulsen x unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
NRS Gold Medal 1934