Petal Pals
grandiflora · Year unknown
Firebird
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
grandiflora
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Usually solitary, high-centered form.
Petal count
20 to 30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Mild, fruity scent.
Color Description
Bright vermilion red with a golden yellow reverse.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Standard rose fertilizer applied throughout the growing season.
Pruning
Light prune in spring; remove dead wood.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but susceptible to black spot in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed Seedling x 'Karl Herbst'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection (AARS) 1968.