Petal Pals
rambler · 1903
Léontine Gervais
12 to 20 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
rambler
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
Clusters of blooms on long, flexible canes.
Petal count
double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
apricot
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Slightly spicy fragrance.
Color Description
Salmon-yellow with copper and apricot tones.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
12 to 20 feet
Spread
6 to 8 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil, ideally with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, especially during dry spells.
Fertilizer
Standard rose fertilizer applied in early spring and after the first bloom.
Pruning
Prune after the primary flush of flowers to maintain shape and encourage growth.
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease resistant but can be susceptible to black spot in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa wichurana × Souvenir de Catherine Guillot