Petal Pals
other · Year unknown
Long John Silver
12 to 20 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
Medium, approximately 3 inches
Bloom habit
Large clusters
Petal count
Double, approximately 20-30 petals
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
white
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark glossy green
Foliage surface
Leathery
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, fruity fragrance.
Color Description
Pure white with a cluster of yellow stamens.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
12 to 20 feet
Spread
6 to 8 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common rose diseases
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom flush.
Pruning
Prune after the primary flush of blooms in summer; remove dead or diseased wood and thin out old canes.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to blackspot and mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa setigera x Sunburst