Petal Pals
floribunda · Year unknown
Mephisto
24-36 inches
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
30-35
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark glossy green
Foliage surface
Leathery
Fragrance Notes
Very light, subtle fragrance.
Color Description
Deep, dark velvety red that often appears nearly black in the centers.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
24-36 inches
Spread
24 inches
Soil
Rich, well-draining garden soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Requires a balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or diseased wood and shaping the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant, but may be susceptible to black spot or aphids in poor conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Crimson Glory x (Cinnabar x Polyantha)