Petal Pals
shrub · 1984
Folksinger
Rosa 'Folksinger'
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Medium-large, typically 3-4 inches
Bloom habit
Usually borne in clusters.
Petal count
17-25 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
apricot
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, spicy, apple-like fragrance.
Color Description
Apricot-yellow blend with pinkish tints as blooms mature.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil with slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good disease resistance.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water required, moderate moisture preferred.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced rose fertilizer regularly during growing season.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to shape and remove dead wood.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose ailments; monitor for black spot and aphids.
🧬 Pedigree
Unidentified (likely shrub breeding line)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Various regional awards.