Petal Pals
Reference photo
climber · Year unknown
Gardenia
✦ very strong fragrance
15 to 20 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
borne in clusters
Petal count
double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
cream
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
glossy
Fragrance Notes
intense, sweet, gardenia-like scent
Color Description
creamy white with yellow center
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
15 to 20 feet
Spread
8 to 10 feet
Soil
well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer
Pruning
prune lightly after the main flush of bloom
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to mildew
🧬 Pedigree
R. wichurana x Perle des Jardins
🏆 Awards & Recognition
none