Petal Pals
floribunda · 1993
Douceur Normande
Rosa L.
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, subtle floral notes.
Color Description
Soft pastel shades, typically cream and pale pink.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Fertile, well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Light pruning in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and maintain shape.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant, but monitor for aphids and black spot in humid climates.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
1st Prize for Landscape Roses at the Bagatelle International Rose Competition (1995)