Petal Pals
shrub · 1995
Knock Out
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
2-3 inches
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
5-11
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green with reddish tinge when young
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Light, woody scent.
Color Description
Cherry red with white center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–11
Disease Resistance
Excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, drought tolerant once established.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and after bloom flushes.
Pruning
Prune back by one third in early spring to encourage growth and maintain shape.
Pests & Diseases
Highly resistant to black spot and mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
Carefree Beauty x R. chinensis
🏆 Awards & Recognition
AARS winner 2000