Petal Pals
shrub · 1988
Jacqueline du Pré
120-150 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Large, loosely formed flowers borne in clusters.
Petal count
Semi-double (8-16 petals)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
white
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Matte to slightly glossy
Fragrance Notes
Distinctive, spicy musk fragrance.
Color Description
Blush-white petals with prominent reddish-pink stamens.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
120-150 cm
Spread
90-120 cm
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter; prefers a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common rose diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, moderate watering needed; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the bush; can be pruned lightly to maintain size.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy but can be susceptible to black spot or powdery mildew in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Radway Sunrise x Maigold
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Award of Garden Merit (RHS)