Petal Pals
climber · Year unknown
8-12 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
Large, 3-4 inches
Bloom habit
Usually borne in clusters, continuous bloom throughout the season.
Petal count
Double, approximately 25-30 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green, semi-glossy.
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, sweet, tea-like fragrance.
Color Description
Bright, deep pink with lighter shades toward the center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
8-12 feet
Spread
4-6 feet
Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common rose diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep the 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 early spring to remove dead or damaged wood and to shape the plant; blooms on old wood so prune after flowering.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy but may be susceptible to blackspot or powdery mildew in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
New Dawn x Red Dandy
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal, Royal National Rose Society (RNRS) 1968.