Petal Pals
climber · Year unknown
Dream Girl
8 to 12 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
Medium (approx 3 to 4 inches)
Bloom habit
Usually in small clusters
Petal count
55 to 60 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
arching
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green, semi-glossy
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Very sweet, fruity fragrance.
Color Description
Coral-pink, salmon-pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
8 to 12 feet
Spread
6 to 8 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate to good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom flush.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and thin out growth.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but watch for typical rose pests like aphids and diseases like blackspot.
🧬 Pedigree
Dr. W. Van Fleet x Souvenir de Claudius Pernet