Petal Pals
shrub · Year unknown
4-6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
Semi-double (10-15 petals)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Leathery
Fragrance Notes
Very light, subtle scent.
Color Description
Bright, deep scarlet red.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-6 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
Fertile, well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water required, drought tolerant once established.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom.
Pruning
Light prune in early spring to shape and remove dead wood.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to black spot and mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
Obergärtner Wiebicke x Hamburg
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal, Baden-Baden 1957