Petal Pals
polyantha · Year unknown
Fairyland
2 to 3 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
polyantha
Bloom size
Small, approximately 1.5 to 2 inches
Bloom habit
Clustered blooms in large sprays
Petal count
Double, approximately 20 to 25 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
spreading
Color
pink
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Mild apple-like scent
Color Description
Soft salmon-pink fading to a lighter pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2 to 3 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining garden soil with consistent pH levels
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common rose diseases
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keep soil moist but well-drained
Fertilizer
Apply balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and after each bloom flush
Pruning
Light pruning in spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the shrub
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease resistant; watch for aphids or blackspot in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
Yesterday x [Ballerina x (Ballerina x Tommy Bright)]
🏆 Awards & Recognition
RNRS Certificate of Merit 1977, Gold Medal Baden-Baden 1978