Petal Pals
miniature · Year unknown
Pepita
20 to 30 inches
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
miniature
Bloom size
small, approximately 1.5 inches
Bloom habit
clusters, usually small sprays
Petal count
double, 26-40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
compact
Color
red
Fragrance
none
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
glossy
Fragrance Notes
no fragrance
Color Description
deep cherry red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
20 to 30 inches
Spread
20 to 30 inches
Soil
well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
good disease resistance
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average water needs
Fertilizer
balanced fertilizer during the growing season
Pruning
remove spent blooms to encourage repeat blooming; prune in late winter or early spring
Pests & Diseases
generally disease resistant, monitor for black spot or powdery mildew
🧬 Pedigree
unnamed seedling x unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Multiple awards including ADR (1993)