Petal Pals
floribunda · 2013
Summer Romance
Rosa 'KORtekcho'
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
Medium, approximately 2-3 inches
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
Double, 26-40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, fruity, old rose fragrance
Color Description
Rich pink or dark pink to magenta
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season
Pruning
Prune back in early spring to encourage bushy growth and remove dead or diseased wood
Pests & Diseases
Good disease resistance, but watch for typical rose pests like aphids or black spot in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed Seedling x Unnamed Seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ADR winner