Petal Pals
shrub · 1991
Carefree Delight
Rosa MEIpotal
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Medium, approximately 2.5 to 3 inches
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
5 to 10 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Very light, subtle scent.
Color Description
Soft pink petals with a lighter center and prominent yellow stamens.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
High, particularly against black spot and powdery mildew.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first major flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring by removing dead or diseased wood and trimming back by one-third.
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease resistant, but may be susceptible to black spot in high humidity.
🧬 Pedigree
Meipelta x (Meiland x Meipelta)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ARS Award of Excellence 1997