Petal Pals
shrub · Year unknown
Mary Robertson
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
Double, 26-40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
apricot
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Mid-green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Mild tea rose scent.
Color Description
Apricot to soft yellow centers with creamier outer petals.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil, pH 6.0-6.5 preferred.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water required; keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied during the growing season.
Pruning
Light prune in early spring to shape and remove dead wood.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy; susceptible to typical rose ailments if conditions are poor.
🧬 Pedigree
Wife of Bath x unnamed seedling