Petal Pals
floribunda · Year unknown
Gingersnap
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
Large, 4-5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually blooms in clusters.
Petal count
26-40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
orange
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green, semi-glossy.
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Light, mild tea fragrance.
Color Description
Bright, vibrant orange with yellow reverses.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile 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 moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and crossing canes to encourage airflow.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to black spot and mildew, but monitor for typical rose pests like aphids.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed Seedling x (Unnamed Seedling x 'Zorina')
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection (AARS) 1979