Petal Pals
floribunda · 1986
Diadem
Rosa 'Diadem'
2.5 to 3.5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
Medium to large
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
Double, 25-30 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Slight, tea-like scent
Color Description
Soft salmon-pink to coral-pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2.5 to 3.5 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-draining, nutrient-rich soil with slightly acidic to neutral pH
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, moderate watering
Fertilizer
Standard rose fertilizer during active growing season
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose ailments like black spot if not managed
🧬 Pedigree
(Spek's Yellow x Independence) x (Ama x Independence)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
New Zealand Certificate of Merit (1990), Durbanville Rose Trials (1990)