Petal Pals
floribunda · 1988
Matilda
2-3 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Light, subtle fragrance.
Color Description
Creamy white base with pink edges.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2-3 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Fertile, well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping the soil moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Regular applications of balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season.
Pruning
Light prune in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the bush.
Pests & Diseases
Generally good disease resistance, but watch for typical rose pests like aphids or black spot in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Meipalt x Ambition
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Multiple international awards