Petal Pals
shrub · 1984
Heritage
Rosa 'Heritage'
4 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Medium-large, typically 3 to 4 inches
Bloom habit
Usually borne in clusters, nodding slightly.
Petal count
Approximately 40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Mid-green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
A classic, sweet, honey and lemon fragrance typical of Old Roses.
Color Description
Soft, clear shell pink that fades to almost white at the edges.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 5 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, deep watering at the base to keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or weak wood and shape the shrub.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy but can be susceptible to black spot in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Wife of Bath x Seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit