Petal Pals
other · Year unknown
Meg Merrilies
4 to 6 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Clustered
Petal count
Semi-double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green with reddish tinge
Foliage surface
Leathery and apple-scented
Fragrance Notes
Slightly spicy
Color Description
Bright carmine-pink to crimson
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
4 to 5 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil, preferably slightly acidic
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good for the class
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep the soil moist but well-drained
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring by removing dead or diseased wood and shaping the plant
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant, but may be prone to standard rose diseases in humid conditions
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa eglanteria x 'William Allen Richardson'