Petal Pals
floribunda · Year unknown
Ole
24 to 36 inches
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
Large, 3 to 4 inches
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
20 to 25 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
orange
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Mild, pleasant fragrance
Color Description
Vibrant orange-red with a lighter reverse
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
24 to 36 inches
Spread
24 to 36 inches
Soil
Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common rose ailments
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water required, drought tolerant once established
Fertilizer
Apply balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and after each flush of blooms
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or diseased wood and shaping as desired
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but monitor for typical rose pests like aphids and diseases like black spot if conditions are humid
🧬 Pedigree
Unspecified
🏆 Awards & Recognition
AARS winner 1979