Petal Pals
shrub · 1993
Christopher Marlowe
Rosa
100-125 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Medium to large
Bloom habit
Usually borne in clusters.
Petal count
Approximately 70-80 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Light tea fragrance with hints of lemon.
Color Description
Orange-red with yellow reverse.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
100-125 cm
Spread
75-100 cm
Soil
Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring; remove dead or diseased wood.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, though can be susceptible to black spot in damp conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
AUSbord x Unnamed Seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
RHS Award of Garden Merit