Petal Pals
floribunda · Year unknown
Fusilier
2 to 3 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
Medium, approximately 3 inches
Bloom habit
Large clusters of blooms.
Petal count
20 to 25 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
orange
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Mild, pleasant fragrance.
Color Description
Vibrant orange-red blooms.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2 to 3 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, loamy soil with slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common rose diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water is required, keep soil moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or diseased wood and thinning out weak stems.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but watch for typical rose pests like aphids and diseases like blackspot in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x 'Gertrud Westphal'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection (AARS) 1958