Petal Pals
other · 1916
Ghislaine de Féligonde
6 to 10 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
Small (approximately 1.5 to 2 inches)
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
Double (approx 20-30 petals)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
arching
Color
apricot
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Light to medium green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Sweet, musky scent.
Color Description
Starts as a deep apricot-yellow and fades to creamy white as the blooms age.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
6 to 10 feet
Spread
4 to 6 feet
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, prefers moist but well-drained soil.
Fertilizer
Requires regular feeding during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Pruning
Prune after flowering; can be trained as a climber or kept as a large shrub.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, though can be susceptible to black spot in damp conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Goldfinch x (seedling)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Award of Garden Merit (AGM) by the Royal Horticultural Society