Petal Pals
rambler · Year unknown
Excelsa
10 to 15 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
rambler
Bloom size
small, approximately 1.5 inches
Bloom habit
large clusters
Petal count
double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
vigorous
Color
red
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
glossy
Fragrance Notes
mild, sweet floral scent
Color Description
deep rosy crimson
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
10 to 15 feet
Spread
8 to 10 feet
Soil
well-drained, fertile soil, slightly acidic to neutral
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
poor
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average regular watering
Fertilizer
balanced fertilizer applied in early spring and again after the first flush
Pruning
prune after flowering, remove dead wood, and thin out old canes
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to mildew
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa wichurana x Crimson Rambler
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal, National Rose Society (1914)