Petal Pals
shrub · Year unknown
St. Alban
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
cream
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, classic tea rose fragrance
Color Description
Creamy white with soft apricot centers
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil, ideally with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good disease resistance
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, especially during dry spells
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and after the first flush
Pruning
Light pruning in spring to remove dead wood and encourage growth
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to common rose diseases like blackspot, but should be monitored for aphids
🧬 Pedigree
Graham Thomas x seedling