Petal Pals
shrub · Year unknown
Radtko
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Small to medium clusters
Petal count
15-20
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
none
Foliage
Dark glossy green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
No fragrance
Color Description
Bright cherry red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Highly resistant
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, especially during dry spells
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in spring and again after the first bloom cycle
Pruning
Light prune in early spring to shape and remove dead wood
Pests & Diseases
Excellent disease resistance, particularly to black spot and powdery mildew
🧬 Pedigree
R. wichurana x 'Carefree Beauty'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ARS Award of Excellence, various international recognitions