Petal Pals
shrub · 1973
Lilian Austin
120-150 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Clusters of blooms on vigorous stems.
Petal count
Semi-double, approximately 20-30 petals.
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Medium to dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, fruity fragrance.
Color Description
Shades of salmon-pink, apricot, and yellow, often with a paler reverse.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
120-150 cm
Spread
120-150 cm
Soil
Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or diseased wood and shaping the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but watch for typical rose pests like aphids and black spot.
🧬 Pedigree
Seedling of 'Aloha' x ('Monique' x 'Madame Butterfly')
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None