Petal Pals
grandiflora · Year unknown
John S. Armstrong
4 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
grandiflora
Bloom size
Large, 4-5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly on long stems, good for cutting.
Petal count
25-30 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Dark green, semi-glossy.
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Slight, sweet fruity scent.
Color Description
Deep velvety dark red.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 5 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, loamy soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common rose diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or diseased wood and shaping the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but watch for black spot and aphids.
🧬 Pedigree
Charlotte Armstrong x Record
🏆 Awards & Recognition
AARS winner 1962