Petal Pals
shrub · Year unknown
Kate Sheppard
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Often in clusters.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, traditional rose scent.
Color Description
Soft pink with deeper pink undertones.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, especially during dry spells.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer at the start of the season and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the bush.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to common rose diseases like blackspot, but monitor for aphids.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None recorded