Petal Pals
floribunda · 2016
Distylium 'PIIDIST V'
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
20-30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
purple
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, spicy clove-like scent.
Color Description
Deep mauve-pink to lavender with hints of cinnamon hues.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining garden soil with a pH of 6.0-6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and after bloom flushes.
Pruning
Light prune in early spring to remove dead wood and maintain shape.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to black spot and mildew; monitor for aphids.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed Seedling x Unnamed Seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ARS Award of Excellence 2013