Petal Pals
floribunda · 1924
Else Poulsen
Rosa 'Else Poulsen'
2 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
large, open clusters
Petal count
semi-double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery, semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
very faint fragrance
Color Description
bright semi-double rose-pink flowers with lighter centers
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
well-drained, fertile soil, slightly acidic
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average water needs, keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Fertilizer
balanced fertilizer applied during the growing season
Pruning
prune in early spring, remove dead wood and weak growth
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and powdery mildew
🧬 Pedigree
Orléans Rose x Red Star
🏆 Awards & Recognition
National Rose Society Gold Medal