Petal Pals
other · 1936
Ellen Willmott
Rosa 'Ellen Willmott'
4 to 6 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
Small
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or in small clusters.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
arching
Color
white
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, tea-like scent.
Color Description
Creamy white flowers with subtle blush pink tinges at the base of the petals.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or diseased wood and shaping the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose diseases like blackspot and mildew if conditions are poor.
🧬 Pedigree
Thea (Tea) rose origin