Petal Pals
shrub · 1978
Marjorie Fair
1.2m - 1.5m
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Small
Bloom habit
Large clusters, single form.
Petal count
5-10
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Mid-green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Very light, barely perceptible fragrance.
Color Description
Carmine-red petals with a white eye and yellow stamens.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1.2m - 1.5m
Spread
1.2m - 1.5m
Soil
Fertile, well-draining soil with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Light prune in early spring to remove dead or damaged wood and encourage new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, though can occasionally be prone to black spot in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Ballerina x Baby Faurax
🏆 Awards & Recognition
RNRS Certificate of Merit 1977, Gold Standard Rose 2006.