Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
Fortuniana
6 to 10 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium, approximately 2-3 inches
Bloom habit
Clusters of blooms
Petal count
Double, approximately 20-30 petals
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
white
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Glossy dark green
Foliage surface
Leathery and shiny
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, spicy scent
Color Description
Pure white with a creamy center
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
6 to 10 feet
Spread
6 to 8 feet
Soil
Well-draining, slightly acidic soil preferred
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–10
Disease Resistance
Highly disease resistant
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, though it is drought tolerant once established
Fertilizer
Standard rose fertilizer in early spring and after bloom cycles
Pruning
Requires minimal pruning; best done after the spring flowering period
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to black spot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa banksiae x Rosa laevigata