Petal Pals
other · 1954
Dortmund
Rosa 'Dortmund'
6 to 10 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
Large, 3-4 inches
Bloom habit
Large clusters
Petal count
5-10 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
vigorous
Color
red
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark, glossy green
Foliage surface
Leathery
Fragrance Notes
Very light, spicy fragrance
Color Description
Medium red with a prominent white center and yellow stamens
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
6 to 10 feet
Spread
6 to 8 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent disease resistance
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep soil moist but well-drained; drought tolerant once established
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and after each flush of bloom
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape; blooms on new and old wood
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to black spot and mildew, but can be susceptible in poor conditions
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa kordesii x unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal, Baden-Baden 1953; ADR 1955