Petal Pals
shrub · 1994
2.5 to 3 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
medium, 3-4 inches
Bloom habit
clusters
Petal count
110-120
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
yellow
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
musky, tea rose fragrance
Color Description
rich yellow, fading to a paler yellow at the edges
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2.5 to 3 feet
Spread
2 to 2.5 feet
Soil
well-draining, fertile soil with organic matter
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average, consistent moisture
Fertilizer
regularly with a balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season
Pruning
prune in early spring, remove dead or diseased wood and prune back to outward facing buds to shape
Pests & Diseases
generally healthy, but susceptible to blackspot in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
Graham Thomas x unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
RHS Award of Garden Merit