Petal Pals
shrub · Year unknown
Mary Magdalene
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Usually borne in small clusters.
Petal count
Approximately 40-50 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
blush
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Semi-matte
Fragrance Notes
A unique, complex fragrance of myrrh, sometimes with hints of old rose.
Color Description
Soft, creamy blush pink fading to almost white at the edges.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Fertile, well-draining soil with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer at the start of the season and after each flush of blooms.
Pruning
Lightly prune in late winter or early spring; remove dead or diseased wood.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to blackspot and powdery mildew in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Unspecified seedling x ('Graham Thomas' x 'Yellow Button')
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None significant