Petal Pals
other · 1882
Honorable Edith Gifford
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
Medium to large
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
Full
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
white
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Slightly tea-scented fragrance
Color Description
White with a slight yellow or cream center, often blushing with pink on the outer petals
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, especially during dry spells
Fertilizer
Apply balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and after the first flush of blooms
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or weak wood
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown