Petal Pals
shrub · 1984
Cherry Meidiland
Rosa 'Meicapula'
2 to 3 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
1.5 to 2 inches
Bloom habit
borne in large, dense clusters
Petal count
5 to 10 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
spreading
Color
red
Fragrance
none
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
glossy
Fragrance Notes
no significant fragrance
Color Description
bright cherry red blooms with a white center
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2 to 3 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
well-draining, fertile loamy soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate, consistent moisture
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season
Pruning
prune in early spring, prune back by 1/3 for shape and rejuvenation
Pests & Diseases
generally disease resistant, occasionally susceptible to black spot in high humidity
🧬 Pedigree
unnamed seedling x unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ARS Award of Excellence 1995