Petal Pals
shrub · 2007
Port Sunlight
4 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
apricot
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Rich, tea-like fragrance.
Color Description
Rich apricot, fading to paler yellow at the edges.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 5 feet
Spread
4 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining garden soil with good organic content.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season.
Pruning
Lightly prune in early spring to shape and remove deadwood.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but monitor for typical rose issues like black spot or aphids.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x Unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
RHS Award of Garden Merit