Petal Pals
climber · Year unknown
Mrs. Robert Peary
10 to 15 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Often borne singly or in small clusters.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
white
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Rich, sweet tea rose fragrance.
Color Description
Pure white.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
10 to 15 feet
Spread
6 to 8 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, loamy soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping the soil moist but well-drained.
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 if necessary.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose ailments like black spot and mildew if air circulation is poor.
🧬 Pedigree
Sport of 'Devoniensis'