Petal Pals
climber · Year unknown
Penny Lane
10-12 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Usually borne in small clusters.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
cream
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Deep green, glossy
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, classic rose scent.
Color Description
Champagne-cream with subtle pinkish-apricot centers.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
10-12 feet
Spread
6-8 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil, preferably slightly acidic.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water is needed, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer throughout the growing season.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or weak wood and shaping the climber.
Pests & Diseases
Generally good disease resistance, but watch for black spot and aphids.
🧬 Pedigree
Distant Drums x New Dawn
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal at the Rose Hill Competition 1998; ADR winner 1997.