Petal Pals
floribunda · 1963
Europeana
2 to 3 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
3 inches
Bloom habit
Large clusters
Petal count
20 to 30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark bronzy-green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Mild rose scent
Color Description
Dark, velvety crimson-red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2 to 3 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Fertile, well-draining soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water
Fertilizer
Balanced fertilizer during active growth season
Pruning
Light prune in early spring to shape and remove dead wood
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and powdery mildew in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
Ruth Leuwerik x Rosemary Rose
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selections 1968, Gold Medal Baden-Baden 1962