Petal Pals
floribunda · 1970
Edelweiss
Rosa 'POUma'
2 to 3 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
Medium-large, typically 3 to 4 inches in diameter
Bloom habit
Borne in clusters on sturdy stems.
Petal count
Double, usually 25 to 40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
white
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green, semi-glossy foliage.
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Mild, subtle fragrance.
Color Description
Creamy white flowers that may show a soft greenish or yellow tint in the center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2 to 3 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining loamy soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate resistance to common rose diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead or damaged wood and shape the shrub.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy but may be susceptible to black spot or mildew in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
(Cläre Grambow x Frensham)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal, The Hague, 1970.