Petal Pals
floribunda · 1976
Chorus
Rosa 'MEIcho'
100-120 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
usually in clusters
Petal count
20-25 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
very faint fruity scent
Color Description
vibrant orange-red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
100-120 cm
Spread
60-80 cm
Soil
well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
consistent moisture is preferred, allow top inch of soil to dry between waterings
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer applied monthly during growing season
Pruning
prune in early spring, removing dead or crossing branches to encourage healthy airflow
Pests & Diseases
moderately resistant to blackspot and powdery mildew
🧬 Pedigree
(Lorna Doone x Meilland seedling) x Zambra
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection (AARS) 1977