Petal Pals
floribunda · 1954
Spartan
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
3-4 inches
Bloom habit
Usually borne in clusters, high-centered form.
Petal count
28-35
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
coral
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green, semi-glossy.
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Sweet, fruity, and distinctively spicy fragrance.
Color Description
Vibrant coral-orange to salmon-orange.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
3 feet
Soil
Fertile, well-draining garden soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regularly, keep soil moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring; remove deadwood and cross-canes.
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease-resistant, but watch for blackspot or powdery mildew in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
(Geranium Red x Fashion)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
AARS winner 1955