Petal Pals
other · 1939
City of York rose
Rosa 'City of York'
10 to 20 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
large clusters
Petal count
17 to 25
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
vigorous
Color
white
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
glossy
Fragrance Notes
musk, apple
Color Description
creamy white with yellow stamens
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
10 to 20 feet
Spread
8 to 12 feet
Soil
well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate, ensure deep root soaking
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer applied in spring and again after the first flush
Pruning
prune lightly after flowering; remove dead or crossing canes in late winter
Pests & Diseases
generally disease-resistant, watch for aphids
🧬 Pedigree
Professor Gnau x Dorothy Perkins
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ARS Gold Medal