Petal Pals
floribunda · Year unknown
Gene Boerner
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
Cluster-flowered
Petal count
25-30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Light, mild scent.
Color Description
Clear medium pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common rose diseases
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after each bloom cycle.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged canes and shaping the shrub.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to black spot and mildew but can be affected by standard rose pests.
🧬 Pedigree
Ivory Fashion x (Pigalle x Ole)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
AARS winner 1969