Petal Pals
floribunda · Year unknown
Rabelais
2 to 3 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
Medium, about 2-3 inches in diameter
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
Double, approximately 20-25 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
none
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
None or very slight
Color Description
Bright, vivid velvety red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2 to 3 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil with organic matter
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to black spot and mildew
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, especially during dry spells
Fertilizer
Standard rose fertilizer applied in early spring and after the first flush of blooms
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping the plant
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to common rose diseases
🧬 Pedigree
(MEIboissiere x MEIrouges) x MEIrouges
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Multiple awards including the ADR (Allgemeine Deutsche Rosenneuheitenprüfung) award