Petal Pals
grandiflora · Year unknown
Honeysweet
4 to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
grandiflora
Bloom size
Medium to large
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly or in small clusters on long stems.
Petal count
25-35
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
apricot
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark glossy green
Foliage surface
Leathery and semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Sweet, honey-like fragrance.
Color Description
Bright apricot-orange with honey-colored undertones.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, loamy soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to rust and blackspot.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water is needed, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after each flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead wood and maintain shape.
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease resistant, but typical rose pests like aphids can occur.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x 'Golden Rapture'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selections (AARS) winner in 1968.