Petal Pals
other · Year unknown
Francesca
4 to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Large, loose clusters
Petal count
Semi-double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
arching
Color
apricot
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, sweet musk fragrance typical of Pemberton Hybrid Musks.
Color Description
Apricot-yellow blooms that fade to a paler cream-yellow.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
4 to 6 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common rose diseases
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, especially during dry spells; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth; remove dead or diseased wood.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, though can be susceptible to blackspot or mildew in poor conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Danas x Sunburst
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Award of Garden Merit (AGM) by the Royal Horticultural Society.