Petal Pals
shrub · 1996
Louis Riel
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
3–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
borne in clusters
Petal count
semi-double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
magenta
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
light, subtle fragrance
Color Description
deep magenta-pink to reddish-purple
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
well-draining, nutrient-rich soil with slightly acidic pH
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3–9
Disease Resistance
excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
needs consistent moisture, especially during dry spells
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer applied after spring pruning and again after the first bloom flush
Pruning
prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping as needed
Pests & Diseases
generally hardy, but monitor for typical rose issues like black spot or aphids
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa laxa x 'Suzanne'