Petal Pals
climber · 1959
Sombreuil
Rosa
12 to 15 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Clustered
Petal count
Double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
vigorous
Color
white
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Leathery
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, typical tea rose scent
Color Description
Pure white with a creamy center
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
12 to 15 feet
Spread
8 to 10 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining garden loam
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to maintain moist, well-draining soil
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead or damaged wood and shape the plant
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose ailments like black spot or mildew if conditions are poor
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa setigera x (unnamed seedling)