Petal Pals
floribunda · Year unknown
Intrigue
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
Medium, approximately 3 to 4 inches
Bloom habit
Usually in clusters
Petal count
20-25
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
purple
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Heavy, spicy, citrus fragrance.
Color Description
Deep plum-purple with darker velvet shadings.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and after each bloom cycle.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and crossing canes.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to mildew and rust.
🧬 Pedigree
White Lightnin' x Heirloom
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection (AARS) 1984