Petal Pals
other · 1871
Marie van Houtte
3 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
Medium to large
Bloom habit
Often nodding, borne on graceful stems.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
cream
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Sweet, tea-like fragrance.
Color Description
Creamy yellow with petals often edged in pink or carmine.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 5 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–10
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, avoid wetting foliage to prevent disease.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season.
Pruning
Lightly prune in early spring to shape and remove dead wood.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Mme de Tartas x Mme Falcot
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Award of Garden Merit (RHS)