Petal Pals
grandiflora · 2013
Coretta Scott King
Rosa 'Coretta Scott King'
4 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
grandiflora
Bloom size
Large, 4 inches
Bloom habit
Usually borne in clusters of 3-5
Petal count
25 to 30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Mild tea scent
Color Description
Creamy white petals with distinct coral-orange edges
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 5 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with organic matter
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common garden diseases
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after each bloom cycle
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged canes and shaping the plant
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose diseases like blackspot and powdery mildew if not managed
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection (AARS) winner