Petal Pals
other · 1923
Pink Grootendorst
4 to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
Small (approximately 1.5 to 2 inches)
Bloom habit
Clusters of small, carnation-like flowers.
Petal count
Double (approx. 20-25 petals)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green, wrinkled (rugose).
Foliage surface
Leathery and textured.
Fragrance Notes
Mild, pleasant fragrance.
Color Description
Clear pink, often with lighter edges and ruffled, fringed petal margins.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Well-draining, rich, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
High disease resistance.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, especially during dry spells.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to shape and remove dead wood; light trimming after flowering.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to common rose diseases like blackspot, but watch for typical rose pests.
🧬 Pedigree
Sport of F.J. Grootendorst