Petal Pals
climber · Year unknown
Herbert Stevens
up to 20 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
usually solitary
Petal count
30 to 35
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
white
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
glossy
Fragrance Notes
delicate tea rose fragrance
Color Description
pure white flowers with occasional pale lemon tint in the center
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
up to 20 feet
Spread
6 to 8 feet
Soil
well-drained fertile soil with a slightly acidic pH
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
regularly water to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and again after the first bloom
Pruning
prune in early spring to remove dead or damaged wood
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to black spot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
Frau Karl Druschki x Niphetos