Petal Pals
Reference photo
polyantha · 1911
Erna Teschendorff
Rosa
Teschendorff
1.5 to 3 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
polyantha
Bloom size
small
Bloom habit
clusters
Petal count
double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
none
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
Light fragrance.
Color Description
deep crimson red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1.5 to 3 feet
Spread
1 to 2 feet
Soil
fertile, well-drained soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
poor
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer
Pruning
light pruning in spring to remove dead wood
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
Crimson Rambler x Mme. Norbert Levavasseur
🏆 Awards & Recognition
A medal winner