Petal Pals
shrub · 2005
Lady Emma Hamilton
100-125 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
Large, clustered blooms.
Petal count
45
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
orange
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark, bronze-green when young, maturing to glossy green.
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Strong, delicious, fruity fragrance with hints of pear, grape, and citrus.
Color Description
Rich tangerine-orange buds opening to a mix of orange and yellow.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
100-125 cm
Spread
90 cm
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep soil moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Pruning
Lightly prune in early spring to shape and remove dead wood.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but watch for black spot and aphids.
🧬 Pedigree
Unspecified seed parent x Unspecified pollen parent
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal for Fragrance, Glasgow 2007; Award of Garden Merit (RHS)