Petal Pals
floribunda · Year unknown
2-3 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
Single to semi-double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
orange
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Mild fragrance
Color Description
Vibrant orange
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2-3 feet
Spread
2 feet
Soil
Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to many common rose diseases
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep soil consistently moist
Fertilizer
Balanced fertilizer during the growing season
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing old or dead wood and shaping the plant
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, though susceptible to typical rose pests like aphids and black spot in humid conditions
🧬 Pedigree
Orange Sweethearts x Independence
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal N.R.S. 1959