Petal Pals
shrub · 2004
Midnight Blue
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Medium, about 2-3 inches in diameter.
Bloom habit
Small clusters
Petal count
15-25
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
purple
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Strong clove and spice fragrance.
Color Description
Deep, dark velvety purple-magenta with a white eye and yellow stamens.
🌱 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
Fair
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, deep watering at the base to keep soil moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom flush.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring by removing dead wood and crossing canes; prune back by one-third.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot if not managed; watch for aphids and mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
Lila Wunder x (International Herald Tribune x Ebb Tide)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ARS Award of Excellence 2005