Petal Pals
floribunda · Year unknown
Hiroshima Spirit
90-120 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Cluster-flowered
Petal count
20-25
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
orange
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Slightly spicy, tea rose fragrance
Color Description
Bright orange with a glowing golden-yellow reverse
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
90-120 cm
Spread
60-90 cm
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil with slightly acidic pH
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, especially during dry spells
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in spring and again after the first bloom cycle
Pruning
Light pruning in early spring
Pests & Diseases
Generally good disease resistance; keep an eye out for black spot
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x Unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Commemorative rose for the 1991 Hiroshima Flower Exhibition