Petal Pals
shrub · 1984
Distant Drums
Rosa
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Large, 3-4 inches
Bloom habit
Often borne in small clusters.
Petal count
25-30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Myrrh fragrance.
Color Description
Unique blend of light orchid-pink fading to tan and brown toward the edges.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and after each bloom cycle.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, remove dead wood and crossed branches.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and powdery mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
September Song x The Yeoman
🏆 Awards & Recognition
American Rose Society Award of Excellence