Petal Pals
shrub · Year unknown
Lillian Gibson
6 to 8 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
3–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
semi-double, approximately 15-20 petals
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
smooth
Fragrance Notes
pleasant, light rose fragrance
Color Description
clear pink blooms with slightly lighter edges
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
6 to 8 feet
Spread
5 to 6 feet
Soil
well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3–9
Disease Resistance
good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and after the first flush of blooms
Pruning
prune lightly after blooming; remove dead wood in spring
Pests & Diseases
generally disease resistant but can be susceptible to black spot in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa blanda x Red Star