Petal Pals
floribunda · Year unknown
Heat Wave
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
Medium-large, approximately 4 inches
Bloom habit
Large clusters
Petal count
25 to 30 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
orange
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Light, pleasant tea rose scent.
Color Description
Vibrant orange-red with a luminous quality.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom cycle.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead or damaged wood and shape the shrub.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but susceptible to typical rose pests like aphids and diseases like black spot if conditions are poor.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x Fashion
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection (AARS) winner 1958