Petal Pals
other · Year unknown
The Bride
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
usually solitary on strong stems
Petal count
full
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
white
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
delicate tea rose scent
Color Description
pure white, sometimes with a slight lemon center
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average requirement, water regularly but avoid overhead irrigation
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer applied monthly during growing season
Pruning
moderate pruning in early spring to shape and remove deadwood
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to black spot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
Sport of Catherine Mermet
🏆 Awards & Recognition
awarded many prizes in the late 19th century